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burn

Meaning of “burn”

Sense 1: To consume, injure, heat, dry, or harden by fire or intense heat. Sense 2: To be on fire.

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138 occurrences131 verses26 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 11:3

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Psalms 79:5
How long, Lord? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?
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1611 witness · Psalms 79:5 · retained source text

How long, LORD, wilt thou be angry, for euer? shall thy ielousie burne like fire?

1611 marginal notePsa 89.45

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