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Summary

Thy raiment waxed not old upon thee, neither did thy foot swell, these forty years.

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Bible References

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Nehemiah 9:21
and forty years Thou hast nourished them in a wilderness; they have not lacked; their garments have not worn out, and their feet have not swelled.
Matthew 26:25
And Judas -- he who delivered him up -- answering said, 'Is it I, Rabbi?' He saith to him, 'Thou hast said.'

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1 Timothy 6:8
but having food and raiment -- with these we shall suffice ourselves;