her flesh] The case contemplated is that of a well-to-do Israelite, who could have several concubines, and enjoy animal food every day: Israelites of the poorer class ate animal food seldom or never. -Flesh" (Psalms 78:20; Psalms 78:27) should not be weakened to -food": a diminution of ordinary food, such as bread and vegetables, is not contemplated.

her rights of marriage i.e. her conjugal rights. The Heb. word occurs only here; and its etymological meaning is uncertain.

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