Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 3:19
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1 Samuel3:19
19 ¶ And Samuel grew , and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground .
As in Stature, so in Wisdom and Piety, and God's Favour, and Reputation with the People.
i. e. Want its effect or success: God made good all his Predictions. A Metaphor from precious Liquors, which when they are spilt upon the Ground, are altogether useless and ineffectual. This Phrase is oft used, as Ios. 21. 45. Esth. 6. 10, &c.
Marginal references: 1 King. 8. 56.
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