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Genesis 37:19

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Behold: Simulated Irony: Where the words in question are used by man either in dissimulation or hypocrisy. For other instances of this figure, see note on 2 Samuel 6:20; Psalms 22:8; Isaiah 5:19; Matthew 22:16; Matthew 27:29; Matthew 27:40, Matthew 27:42-43; Mark 15:29.

dreamer: Heb. master of dreams, Genesis 37:5, Genesis 37:11, Genesis 28:12, Genesis 49:23 *marg.

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