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| − | + | * ''Double for all her sins.'' The "double portion" concept is often thought of in terms of blessing (see [[Deut 21:15]]-17 where the first-born is to get a double portion of father's possessions—cf. [[2 Kgs 2:9]]). However, receiving double compensation for wrongs&mdsah;or, on the flip-side, paying double—is frequently mentioned (cf. [[Ex 22:4]], 7, 9; [[Job 11:6]]; [[Isa 61:7]]; [[Jer 16:18]]; [[Jer 17:18]]; [[Rev 18:6]]). | |
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Verse 2
- Double for all her sins. The "double portion" concept is often thought of in terms of blessing (see Deut 21:15-17 where the first-born is to get a double portion of father's possessions—cf. 2 Kgs 2:9). However, receiving double compensation for wrongs&mdsah;or, on the flip-side, paying double—is frequently mentioned (cf. Ex 22:4, 7, 9; Job 11:6; Isa 61:7; Jer 16:18; Jer 17:18; Rev 18:6).
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