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Nurse
        In ancient times the position of the nurse, wherever one was maintained, was one of much honor sad importance. See Ge 24:59; 36;8; 2Sa 4:4; 2Ki 11:2 The same term is applied to a foster-father or mother, e.g. Nu 11:12; Ru 4:16; Isa 49:23


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Smith, William, Dr "Meaning and Definition for 'nurse' in Smiths Bible Dictionary".
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