KJV dictionary & concordance

defeat

Meaning of “defeat”

To frustrate or bring a counsel to nothing.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

2 occurrences2 verses1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 15:34

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2 Samuel 15:34

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But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father’s servant hitherto, so will I now also be thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 2 Samuel 15:34 · retained source text

But if thou returne to the citie, and say vnto Absalom, I wil be thy seruant, O king: as I haue bene thy fathers seruant hitherto, so will I now also be thy seruant: then mayest thou for mee defeat the counsell of Ahithophel.

2 Samuel 17:14

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And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the Lord had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the Lord might bring evil upon Absalom.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 2 Samuel 17:14 · retained source text

And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsell of Hushai the Archite, is better then the counsell of Ahithophel: For the LORD had appointed to defeate the good counsell of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring euill vpon Absalom.

1611 marginal noteHeb. commanded.

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Definition evidence

1 · KJV context and cross-references

2 Samuel 15:34 2 Samuel 17:14

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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To frustrate; to prevent the accomplishment of a purpose; to render null or void.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 550