Matthew 3:10

now. already.

also. Omitted by all the texts (App-94.)

is laid. is lying at. The Jerusalem Talmud (Beracoth, fo Matthew 1:5; Matthew 1:1) refers Isaiah 10:33; Isaiah 10:34 to the destruction of Jerusalem; and argues from Isaiah 11:1 that Messiah would be born shortly before it

unto. at. Greek. pros. App-104.

is hewn down. getteth hewn down.

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