All the substance that was in their possession; literally, every living thing (Genesis 7:4, Genesis 7:23) that was at their feet, i.e. all their followers (cf. "all the people that follow, thee," Exodus 11:8; "all the men that appertained unto Korah," Numbers 16:32).
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Deuteronomy 11:6
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