Article September 4, 1976 Issue

Words of Current Interest

Related to the Lesson-Sermon for September 12, 1976, in the CHRISTIAN SCIENCE QUARTERLY Subject: Substance

Cover with a covering, but not of my spirit (Isa. 30:1)

"Cover with a covering" is literally "pour out a libation." A libation, or drink offering, was poured out when a league or covenant was made (in this instance with Egypt). The New English Bible has, "You weave schemes, but not inspired by me."

Your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed (Jer. 29:8)

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