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said. Sin with their tongues punished in the same manner (Gen_11:7).
burn, &c. Hebrew brick bricks, and burn a burning. Figure of speech Polyptoton, emphasizing their determination. Burning in fire, not waiting for sun. See note on "brick-kiln", 2Sa_12:3.
slime = bitumen. So tenacious to-day that detachment almost impossible. Compare the slime of Babel with the jewels of Zion (Rev_21:19).