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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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Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
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1611 witness · Ephesians 4:31 · retained source text

Let all bitternes, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and euill speaking, be put away from you, with all malice,

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