Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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1. akkabish. This is known to be the spider by the web being referred to, which, as being very frail, illustrates the trust of the hypocrite, also the weaving of the wicked, which will not supply them with a garment. Job 8:14; Isaiah 59:5 .
2. semamith. This is supposed to refer to a lizard, which has wide feet like hands, by which it holds fast to the wall while pursuing its prey. It is translated 'lizard'in the R.V. but others prefer some species of spider. Proverbs 30:28 .
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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Spider'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/mbd/s/spider.html. 1897.
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Spider'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/mbd/s/spider.html. 1897.
