KJV dictionary & concordance

cockatrices

Meaning of “cockatrices”

Serpents that bite and cannot be charmed.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references

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First occurrence: Jeremiah 8:17

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

For, behold, I will send serpents, cockatrices, among you, which will not be charmed, and they shall bite you, saith the Lord.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Jeremiah 8:17 · retained source text

For behold, I wil send serpents, cockatrices among you, which will not be charmed, and they shall bite you; saith the LORD.

1611 marginal notePsal. 58.5,6.

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