Acts 14:13

which, i.e. whose temple.

oxen and garlands. garlanded oxen. Figure of speech Hendiadys. App-6.

unto. Greek. epi. App-104.

would have, &c.. were desiring (Greek. ethelo. App-102.) to sacrifice.

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¹³ Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.

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