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Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, Greek scribe

Sirach 20:4

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Sirach 20:4 (WEB)

As is the lust of a eunuch to deflower a virgin, so is he who executes judgments with violence.

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  • “For he hath plenty, and is with her, but cannot satisfy all his desire; but the same result takes place as some wise man mentions; “The lust of eunuch to deflower a virgin;” and, “Like an eunuch embracing a virgin and groaning;”so are all the rich.” — editor's note: Ecclus. xx. 4, xxx. 20.

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