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FarFromHome
Valinor
Dec 1 2008, 7:19pm
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That doesn't seem so clear to me
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There is a clear Biblical reference here, can you name it?
And Moses said to the people: Fear not: stand and see the great wonders of the Lord, which he will do this day: for the Egyptians, whom you see now, you shall see no more for ever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.
I only see one actual word in common between the two quotes - the word "stand". Gandalf doesn't promise "wonders" as Moses does, nor does he imply that any Unseen Power will fight for them. He simply tells the men to wait for the "hour of doom" (or decision) to come. I can't help thinking that many armies throughout history have been told to wait for the outcome of some other action before they attack, which is all Gandalf actually seems to be saying.
Not that there isn't a biblical tone here - but I don't see a clear reference to this particular verse.
Farewell, friends! I hear the call.
The ship’s beside the stony wall.
Foam is white and waves are grey;
beyond the sunset leads my way.
Bilbo's Last Song
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The Field of Cormallen #1: Stand, Men of the West
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a.s.
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Dec 1 2008, 12:01am
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Will
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Elros
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Dec 1 2008, 3:41am
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could there be such a "will" in Real Life?
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a.s.
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Dec 1 2008, 11:57am
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Evil
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Elros
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Dec 1 2008, 7:14pm
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Did all of them do evil?
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Dreamdeer
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Dec 2 2008, 2:50am
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Some yes, most not
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Elros
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Dec 2 2008, 10:41pm
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We don't know if all the men are evil
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Finding Frodo
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Dec 4 2008, 5:03pm
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A few thoughts, some to the point
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sador
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Dec 1 2008, 7:50am
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"For Solomon, we committed the wind"
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Darkstone
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Dec 1 2008, 3:57pm
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Exodus 14:13-14
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a.s.
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Dec 1 2008, 6:41pm
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Whoops!
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Darkstone
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Dec 1 2008, 6:46pm
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That doesn't seem so clear to me
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FarFromHome
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Dec 1 2008, 7:19pm
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well, heck. :-)
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a.s.
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Dec 1 2008, 7:40pm
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Oh, I see it now
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FarFromHome
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Dec 2 2008, 8:33am
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Gosh, the one that popped into my mind when you asked the question
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Aunt Dora Baggins
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Dec 1 2008, 10:14pm
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Great example
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Elros
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Dec 1 2008, 7:29pm
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The Responsibility of Soldiers
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Dreamdeer
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Dec 1 2008, 5:15pm
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