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corruptly

Meaning of “corruptly”

In a corrupt, wicked, or perverse manner.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Chronicles 27:2

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “corruptly”

KJV PCE
2 Chronicles 27:2
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Uzziah did: howbeit he entered not into the temple of the Lord. And the people did yet corruptly.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 27:2 · retained source text

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Uzziah did: howbeit hee entred not into the temple of the LORD. And the people did yet corruptly.

Nehemiah 1:7
We have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgments, which thou commandedst thy servant Moses.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Nehemiah 1:7 · retained source text

We haue dealt very corruptly against thee, and haue not kept the commandements, nor the statutes, nor the iudgements, which thou commandedst thy seruant Moses.

Source order

Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

2 Chronicles 27:2; Nehemiah 1:7

Nehemiah 1:7 directly explains dealing corruptly as not keeping God’s commandments, statutes, and judgments; 2 Chronicles 27:2 applies the same moral manner to the people.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

In a corrupt manner; with corruption; viciously; wickedly; without integrity.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 492