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Isaiah 47:3

Eastern Fathers

Cyril of Alexandria

"Bare your legs and cross the rivers. Your shame will be uncovered and your disgrace shown." For she was once led into captivity. She was taken from her own land into that of the victors. Being between the two rivers, they had to cross on their feet and uncover themselves. What decorum the women had was lost, and out of necessity even the private parts of their bodies were exposed to many.

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Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

And he shows the author of this ignominy: I will take vengeance, however powerful you may be.

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