Feed him

(ψωμιζε αυτον). Quotation from LXX text of Proverbios 25:21. Present active imperative of verb from ψωμος, a morsel, and so to feed crumbs to babies, then to feed in general. In N.T. only here and 1 Corintios 13:3.Thou shalt heap

(σωρευσεις). Future active of old verb σωρευω from σωρος, a heap. In N.T. only here and 2 Timoteo 3:6.Coals of fire

(ανθρακας πυρος). That is, burning or live coals.Anthrax

(our "anthracite") is an old word, only here in N.T. It is a metaphor for keen anguish. The Arabs have a proverb "coals in the heart," "fire in the liver." Such kindness may lead to repentance also.

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