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brandish

Meaning of “brandish”

To wave or flourish a weapon threateningly.

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KJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616Cawdrey 1604
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First occurrence: Ezekiel 32:10

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Ezekiel 32:10
Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ezekiel 32:10 · retained source text

Yea I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraide for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them, and they shall tremble at euery moment; euerie man for his owne life, in the day of thy fall.

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