KJV dictionary & concordance

cruel

Meaning of “cruel”

Disposed to inflict pain or suffering; without pity or compassion; fierce or severe.

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First occurrence: Genesis 49:7

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Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Genesis 49:7 · retained source text

Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruell: I will diuide them in Iacob, and scatter them in Israel.

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