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Flames, on the contrary, failed to consume the flesh of perishable creatures that walked among them, nor did they melt the crystalline, quick-melting kind of heavenly food.
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For land animals were transformed into water creatures, and creatures that swim moved over to the land.
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Fire even in water retained its normal power, and water forgot its fire-quenching nature.
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Flames, on the contrary, failed to consume the flesh of perishable creatures that walked among them, nor did they melt the crystalline, quick-melting kind of heavenly food.
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For in everything, O Lord, you have exalted and glorified your people, and you have not neglected to help them at all times and in all places.
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