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GNV1560

2 Esdras 6:40

Then commandedst thou a bright light to come forthe out of thy treasures, that it might giue light to thy worke.

Parallel Translations

KJVView canonical →
Then commandedst thou a fair light to come forth of thy treasures, that thy work might appear.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Then you commanded a ray of light to be brought out of your treasuries, that your works might then appear.
World English Bible