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Sambation

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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A river mentioned in the Talmud as flowing during the first six days of every week and drying up on the Sabbath. The rabbins are not agreed as to the situation of the river, some placing it on the borders of Ethiopia and some in India. (See SABBATICAL RIVER),

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Sambation'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/sambation.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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