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besom

Meaning of “besom”

A broom used for sweeping.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
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First occurrence: Isaiah 14:23

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Isaiah 14:23
I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith the Lord of hosts.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Isaiah 14:23 · retained source text

I will also make it a possession for the Bitterne, and pooles of water: and I will sweepe it with the besome of destruction, sayth the LORD of hostes.

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