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One went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered of it wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred them into the pot of stew; for they didn`t recognize them.
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A Case of Mistaken Identity
Commentators agree the "wild gourds" were a poisonous plant, likely colocynth or a type of wild cucumber. These plants are intensely bitter and act as a violent purgative, making them dangerous to eat. The man who gathered them was simply ignorant of their properties, highlighting how easily danger can be introduced unintentionally.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A wild vine - This was not a true wild vine, whose fruit is harmless even if not very palatable, but rather some other climbing plant with t…
19th Century
Anglican
Herbs. —A rare word. (). The Targum renders “greens.” The Septuagint retains the Hebrew word; the Syriac and Arabic render “mallow…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And one went out into the fields to gather herbs To put into the pottage, the gardens affording none in this time of…
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