17 The fourth is the sense of smell, with which tastes are given to draw air and breath. (T12)
Testament of Reuben 1:17
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2 Enoch 30:10–12
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Sirach 37:17–19
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Testament of Reuben 1:21–23
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Job 12:10–12
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