Religion
Book I, 60: On the Same when he stretched forth his hands to discomfit Amalek
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
Religion
Why dost thou, Moses, stretch forth thy hands in the form of a cross? By this type perish both Amaleks.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 60: On the Same when he stretched forth his hands to discomfit Amalek.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/54/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 60: On the Same when he stretched forth his hands to discomfit Amalek.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/54/.
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