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bitterness

Meaning of “bitterness”

1. Deep grief, anguish, or painful distress. 2. A bitter or harmful disposition, condition, or expression, including resentment or hostility.

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22 occurrences21 verses12 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 1 Samuel 1:10

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1 Samuel 1:10
And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.
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1611 witness · 1 Samuel 1:10 · retained source text

And shee was in bitternesse of soule, and prayed vnto the LORD, and wept sore.

1611 marginal noteHebr. bitter of soule.

1 Samuel 15:32
¶ Then said Samuel, Bring ye hither to me Agag the king of the Amalekites. And Agag came unto him delicately. And Agag said, Surely the bitterness of death is past.
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1611 witness · 1 Samuel 15:32 · retained source text

¶ Then said Samuel, Bring you hither to me Agag the king of the Amalekites: and Agag came vnto him delicately. And Agag said, Surely the bitternesse of death is past.

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