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decay

Meaning of “decay”

To decline or fall from a sound or prosperous condition.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Leviticus 25:35

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Leviticus 25:35
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¶ And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Leviticus 25:35 · retained source text

¶ And if thy brother bee waxen poore, and fallen in decay with thee, then thou shalt relieue him, yea though he be a stranger, or a soiourner, that hee may liue with thee.

1611 marginal noteHebr. his hand faileth

1611 marginal noteHebr. strengthen.

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Webster 1828

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To pass gradually from a sound, prosperous, or perfect state, to a less perfect state, or towards destruction; to fail; to decline; to be gradually impaired.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 543