Judges 8:25
And they answered, We will willingly give them. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the earrings of his prey.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And they answered, we will willingly give them,.... Or, "in giving we will give" (d); give them with all their hearts, most freely and cheerfully:
and they spread a garment, and did cast therein…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
They spread ... - The Septuagint reads “He spread his garment.”
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