KJV dictionary & concordance

biteth

Meaning of “biteth”

1. Bites or wounds with the teeth. 2. Figuratively, causes sharp harm.

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KJV context and cross-references

2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 49:17

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Genesis 49:17 · retained source text

Dan shalbe a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heeles, so that his rider shall fall backward.

1611 marginal noteHeb. an arrow-snake.

At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Proverbs 23:32 · retained source text

At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.

1611 marginal noteOr, acockatrice.

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