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the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33

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a -loft ´ (ἐπάνω , epánō ): Only in 1 Esdras 8:92. Meaning obscure. The statement following a confession of sin means probably that Israel in penitence returning to the Lord, is exultant in the assurance of His forgiveness, and encouraged in efforts at reformation.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Aloft'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/a/aloft.html. 1915.

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