292. * which cannot yet be disclosed. For there are some who almost want to confess on the side of God the Messiah, yet nod their assent silently or tacitly. For they look upon the others' wicked deeds, without intervening, when yet they are able to bring help. This is revealing of their character, etc. etc. [Assent (Consent); Spirit]
[See WE 6060 up to this point, explaining Judg. 5:25.] * "In a bowl of the magnificent,* she brought butter": that is, milk fat. The bowl was a vessel that they used in sacrifices, so that what is meant is that everything involved in sacrifices was given to him. But he gave himself up to sleep, having no care, thinking there was peace, just like all who * The KJV has "a lordly bowl."
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