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by Vision on December 8th, 2006

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Origin of the phrase - "pick up your mantle"

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  • by jalex137 on December 11th, 2006

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    It has to do with succeeding, or desiring to succeed, some notable person. Try II Kings 2 in the KJV translation of the Bible, where Elijah is carried to heaven an drops his mantle (cloak) for Elisha. I think verse 13 is where the phrase comes from.

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