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curse

Meaning of “curse”

Sense 1: A pronouncement, sentence, or imposed condition of evil, loss, or judgment; an oath invoking such a penalty. Sense 2: As a verb, to pronounce judgment or evil upon, condemn, or revile.

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101 occurrences92 verses29 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 8:21

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Job 1:11
But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 1:11 · retained source text

But put foorth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.

1611 marginal noteHebr. if he curse thee not to thy face.

Job 2:5
But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 2:5 · retained source text

But put foorth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face.

Job 2:9
¶ Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Job 2:9 · retained source text

¶ Then saide his wife vnto him, Doest thou still reteine thine integritie? Curse God, and die.

Job 3:8
Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise up their mourning.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 3:8 · retained source text

Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise vp their mourning.

1611 marginal noteOr, Leuiathan.

Job 31:30
Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 31:30 · retained source text

(Neither haue I suffered my mouth to sinne by wishing a curse to his soule.)

1611 marginal noteHeb. my palate.

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