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the new moon. Reference to Pentateuch (Num_10:10, &c.) the sabbath. Ref to Pentateuch (Exo_20:10). App-92. Stopping their business for a day.
set forth wheat. Hebrew = wheat market: "wheat" being put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6, for the place where it is kept = open granaries, or sell grain. hp
ephah. Measuring the goods. See App-51.
shekel. Weighing the money. See App-51.