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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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Proverbs 22:28
Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 22:28 · retained source text

Remoue not the ancient land marke, which thy fathers haue set.

1611 marginal noteOr, bound.

1611 marginal noteChap. 13.10. deut. 19 14. & 27.7.

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

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