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XXV.

“To inflict vengeance from the Lord on Midian.” 4837 For this man (Balaam), when he speaks no longer in the Spirit of God, but contrary to God’s law, by setting up a different law with regard to fornication, 4838 is certainly not then to be counted as a prophet, but as a soothsayer. For he who did not keep to the commandment of God, received the just recompense of his own evil devices. 4839


Footnotes

572:4837

Num. xxxi. 3.

572:4838

Num. xxxi. 16.

572:4839

Num. xxxi. 8.


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