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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
15 occurrences14 verses8 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:24

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Job 18:15
It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
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1611 witness · Job 18:15 · retained source text

It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered vpon his habitation.

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

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