26 this is he whom the Most High has been keeping for many ages, who by his own self will deliver his creation. He will direct those who are left behind. (WEB) 27 Whereas you saw that out of his mouth came wind, fire, and storm, (WEB) 28 and whereas he held neither spear, nor any weapon of war, but destroyed the assault of that multitude which came to fight against him, this is the interpretation: (WEB)
2 Esdras 13:26–28
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