as the sand] A proverbiall phrase and hyperbolicall, therefore not too strictly to be taken. It implies an innumerable number (Jeremiah 33:22. Genesis 15:5.) and hath respect to the promise, Genesis 22:17. and 32. 12. note Proverbs 14:28. See on vers. 29. eating, &c.] A description of plenty, peace and joy.