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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Luke 6:35

great. Emph. by Figure of speech Hyperbaton. App-6.

children. sons.

App-108.

the Highest. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct) for Him Who is on high. See note on Luke 1:32.

unto. Greek. epi. App-104.

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