433. Posture of the Face in Prayer

From: Manners and Customs of the Bible By: James M. Freeman

Psalm 35:13

Psalm 35:13¹³But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom. (Psalm 35:13). I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

Reference is thought to be made here to the custom among Orientals of praying with the head inclined forward until the face is almost hidden in the bosom of the garment.

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Manners and Customs of the Bible

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• 421. Cords and Rings

• 422. Fish Spears

• 423. Adversity a Prison

• 424. Presents to the Afflicted

• 425. Poetic Names

• 426. Irrigation of Gardens

• 427. Kissing an Act of Homage

• 428. Waiting for Booty

• 429. Anointing Guests

• 430. Cataracta

• 431. Symbolical Hand Washing

• 432. The Psaltery

• 433. Posture of the Face in Prayer

• 434. The Servant's Ears

• 435. Abuse of Hospitality

• 436. Perfumed Garments

• 437. Use of Hyssop

• 438. Bottled Tears

• 439. Serpent Charming

• 440. Broken Teeth

• 441. Thorns for Fuel

• 442. Leather Tables

• 443. Unburied Bodies

• 449. Offerings for the Dead