1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Job 29:4

As I was in the days of my youth, when God was secretly in my tabernacle?

Youth. Hebrew, also "autumn or winter," which are seasons of repose, when people enjoy the fruits of their labours. --- Tabernacle, and all consulted me as an oracle. (Calmet) -- Septuagint, "when God made the visit of my house," (Haydock) and filled it with blessings, like that of Obededom, 2 Kings 6:12.