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bitter

Meaning of “bitter”

Having a sharp, unpleasant taste opposed to sweet; grievous, harsh, painful, sorrowful, resentful, or severe in condition, feeling, speech, or effect.

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38 occurrences36 verses18 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 27:34

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Psalms 64:3
Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
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1611 witness · Psalms 64:3 · retained source text

Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bowes to shoote their arrowes, euen bitter words:

1611 marginal notePsal.11.3.

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