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bruising

Meaning of “bruising”

Crushing, beating, or injuring so as to cause a bruise.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Ezekiel 23:21

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Every verse containing “bruising”

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Ezekiel 23:21
Thus thou calledst to remembrance the lewdness of thy youth, in bruising thy teats by the Egyptians for the paps of thy youth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ezekiel 23:21 · retained source text

Thus thou calledst to remembrance the lewdnesse of thy youth, in bruising thy teates by the Egyptians, for the paps of thy youth.

Luke 9:39
And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 9:39 · retained source text

And loe, a spirit taketh him, and hee suddenly crieth out, and it teareth him that he fometh againe, and bruising him, hardly departeth from him.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Crushing; breaking or wounding by a blunt or heavy instrument.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 317