1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Isaiah 4:1 | And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying: We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, take away our reproach. | Seven. Many shall sue for a husband, men shall be so scarce. To continue unmarried was reproachful, Deuteronomy 7:14. (Calmet) --- After the conversion of the Gentiles, pastors will be much wanted. (Worthington) |