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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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First occurrence: Genesis 8:21

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Leviticus 19:14
¶ Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the Lord.
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1611 witness · Leviticus 19:14 · retained source text

¶ Thou shalt not curse the deafe, nor put a stumbling blocke before the blind, but shalt feare thy God: I am the LORD.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 27.18.

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