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deaf

Meaning of “deaf”

1. Unable or impaired in hearing. 2. Figuratively, unwilling or refusing to hear or heed.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
15 occurrences15 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 4:11

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Psalms 38:13
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 38:13 · retained source text

But I, as a deafe man, heard not; and I was as a dumbe man that openeth not his mouth.

Psalms 58:4
Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 58:4 · retained source text

Their poison is like the poyson of a serpent; they are like the deafe adder that stoppeth her eare:

1611 marginal noteHeb. according to the likenesse.

1611 marginal noteOr, aspe.

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Historical definitions

Unable or dull of hearing; figuratively, unwilling or refusing to hear or heed.

volume 1, leaf 539, column 3 (main_dictionary)