5. Come and see—The two oldest manuscripts, A, C, and Vulgate omit "and see." B retains the words.
black—implying sadness and want.
had—Greek, "having."
a pair of balances—the symbol of scarcity of provisions, the bread being doled out by weight.
5. Come and see—The two oldest manuscripts, A, C, and Vulgate omit "and see." B retains the words.
black—implying sadness and want.
had—Greek, "having."
a pair of balances—the symbol of scarcity of provisions, the bread being doled out by weight.