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ancient

Meaning of “ancient”

1. Belonging to very early or former times; very old or long established. 2. An aged or senior person. 3. As part of the title Ancient of days, the one enthroned in judgment.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
26 occurrences26 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Deuteronomy 33:15

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Ezekiel 9:6
Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.
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1611 witness · Ezekiel 9:6 · retained source text

Slay vtterly olde and yong; both maides, and litle children, and women: but come not neere any man vpon whom is the marke, and begin at my sanctuary: then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.

1611 marginal noteHebr. to destruction.

Ezekiel 36:2
Thus saith the Lord God; Because the enemy hath said against you, Aha, even the ancient high places are ours in possession:
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1611 witness · Ezekiel 36:2 · retained source text

Thus saith the LORD God, Because the enemy had said against you, Aha, euen the ancient high places are ours in possession:

1611 marginal noteChap.62.

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In scripture, very old men. Also, governors, rulers, political and ecclesiastical.

volume 1, leaf 168, column 2 (main_dictionary)