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Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible

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MESS. A mess is any dish of food sent to the table (Lat. missum , Fr. mes ). The word occurs in Genesis 43:24 , 2 Samuel 11:8 , Sir 30:13 , and RV [Note: Revised Version.] introduces it at Hebrews 12:16 .

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Hastings, James. Entry for 'Mess'. Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hdb/​m/mess.html. 1909.
 
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