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decayed

Meaning of “decayed”

Having fallen from a good or sound state; impaired; weakened; diminished.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Nehemiah 4:10

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Every verse containing “decayed”

KJV PCE
Nehemiah 4:10
And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Nehemiah 4:10 · retained source text

And Iudah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish, so that we are not able to build the wall.

Isaiah 44:26
That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 44:26 · retained source text

That confirmeth the word of his seruant, and performeth the counsell of his messengers, that saith to Ierusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Iudah, Yee shall be built, and I will raise vp the decayed places thereof.

1611 marginal noteHeb. wastes.

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Historical definitions

Having fallen from a good or sound state; impaired; weakened; diminished.

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