Matthew Poole Commentary - Nehemiah 5:13

Matthew Poole Commentary - Nehemiah 5:13 - 5:13

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Nehemiah 5:13 - 5:13

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I shook my lap, i.e. the lap or extreme parts of my garment, which I first folded together, and then shook it, and scattered it asunder. This was a form of swearing then in use.

From his labour, i.e. from enjoying what he hath got by his labour.