What does the cryptic crossword clue "Two Old Testament reprobates kneel trembling in stable (2,2,4,4)" mean?

The definition is "stable". The wordplay uses an anagram. ONAN (synonym="ONAN") + EVE (synonym="‘two Old Testament reprobates’") + NKEEL (synonym="NKEEL") = ONANEVENKEEL; definition: "stable" The answer is ONANEVENKEEL.

Two Old Testament reprobates kneel trembling in stable (2,2,4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29259 | 10 Down | 2023-12-21 flower

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