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boil

Meaning of “boil”

Sense 1: An inflamed swelling or sore upon the skin. Sense 2: As a verb, to heat or cook in liquid until bubbling or thoroughly heated.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
16 occurrences15 verses6 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 9:9

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Isaiah 38:21
For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaister upon the boil, and he shall recover.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Isaiah 38:21 · retained source text

For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lumpe of figges, and lay it for a plaister vpon the boile, and he shall recouer.

Isaiah 64:2
As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence!
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Isaiah 64:2 · retained source text

As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boyle: to make thy Name knowen to thine aduersaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the fire of meltings.

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Historical definitions

An inflamed sore, tumor, or swelling of the skin.

volume 1, leaf 291-292, column 3-1 (main_dictionary)

To bubble, be agitated by heat, or cook in boiling liquid.

volume 1, leaf 291, column 3 (main_dictionary)