Treasury of Scripture Knowledge But thy saints had a very great light, and they heard their voice indeed, but did not see their shape. And because they also did not suffer the same things, they glorified thee: Wisdom 17:19For the whole world was enlightened, with a clear light, and none were hindered in their labours. Wisdom 17:20 But over them only was spread a heavy night, an image of that darkness which was to come upon them. But they were to themselves more grievous than the darkness. Wisdom 18:2 And they that before had been wronged, gave thanks, because they were not hurt now: and asked this gift, that there might be a difference. Wisdom 18:3 Therefore they received a burning pillar of fire for a guide of the way which they knew not, and thou gavest them a harmless sun of a good entertainment. Context Wisdom 18… 1But thy saints had a very great light, and they heard their voice indeed, but did not see their shape. And because they also did not suffer the same things, they glorified thee: 2And they that before had been wronged, gave thanks, because they were not hurt now: and asked this gift, that there might be a difference.… Cross References Wisdom 17:19 For the whole world was enlightened, with a clear light, and none were hindered in their labours. Wisdom 17:20 But over them only was spread a heavy night, an image of that darkness which was to come upon them. But they were to themselves more grievous than the darkness. Wisdom 18:2 And they that before had been wronged, gave thanks, because they were not hurt now: and asked this gift, that there might be a difference. Wisdom 18:3 Therefore they received a burning pillar of fire for a guide of the way which they knew not, and thou gavest them a harmless sun of a good entertainment. |
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