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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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Proverbs 3:33
¶ The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 3:33 · retained source text

¶ The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the iust.

1611 marginal noteMala. 2.2.

Proverbs 11:26
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 11:26 · retained source text

Hee that withholdeth corne, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be vpon the head of him that selleth it.

Proverbs 24:24
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 24:24 · retained source text

He that sayth vnto the wicked, Thou art righteous, him shall the people curse; nations shall abhorre him:

1611 marginal noteChap.17.15. isa.5.23.

Proverbs 27:14
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 27:14 · retained source text

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising earely in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

Proverbs 28:27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 28:27 · retained source text

He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many a curse.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 15.8. cha.22.9.

Proverbs 30:10
Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 30:10 · retained source text

Accuse not a seruant vnto his master; lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

1611 marginal noteHeb. hurt not with thy tongue.

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