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20. ἐὰν πεινᾷ κ.τ.λ. Pro 25:21; for ψώμιζε cf. 1Co 13:3.
ἄνθρακας πυρὸς κ.τ.λ. The context in Prov. and here forbids us to take this as a symbol of mere punishment or vengeance. The ‘coals of fire’ are pains, but healing pains, of remorse and repentance. Lid. qu. Jerome and Aug. in support of this interpretation; cf. 1Pe 2:15; 1Pe 3:16.