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brimstone

Meaning of “brimstone”

Sulphur, an inflammable mineral substance formerly called burning-stone.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Genesis 19:24

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Deuteronomy 29:23
And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the Lord overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:
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1611 witness · Deuteronomy 29:23 · retained source text

And that the whole land thereof is brimstone and salt, and burning, that it is not sowen, nor beareth, nor any grasse groweth therein, like the ouerthrow of Sodome, and Gomorah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD ouerthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:

1611 marginal noteGen. 19.24,25.

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Sulphur; an inflammable mineral substance, the name literally signifying burning-stone.

volume 1, leaf 313, column 1-2 (main_dictionary)