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As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to those who send him; For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
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A Refreshing Drink, Not a Storm
Commentators unanimously clarify that 'the cold of snow in the time of harvest' does not refer to a destructive snowstorm. Instead, it describes the ancient luxury of using snow, gathered from mountains like Lebanon, to cool drinks during the scorching heat of the harvest season. This image represents something deeply welcome and refreshing.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A picture of the growing luxury of the Solomonic period. The “snow in harvest” is not a shower of snow or hail, which would be terrifying and harmf…
19th Century
Anglican
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest. —Not a snowstorm, as this would be a calamity (Proverbs 26:1), bu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest As water as cold as snow; or as a breeze of air, such as in a time of sno…
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