KJV dictionary & concordance
To deprive another wrongfully of what is due, whether by deception, withholding, or taking advantage.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Leviticus 19:13
Complete exact-word concordance
¶ Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.
¶ Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired, shal not abide with thee all night, vntill the morning.
1611 marginal noteEccles. 10.7. deut. 24.14. tobi. 4.15.
Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
Thou knowest the Commandements, Doe not commit adulterie, Doe not kill, Doe not steale, Doe not beare false witnesse, Defraud not, Honour thy father, and mother.
Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.
Nay, you do wrong and defraud, and that your brethren.
defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
Defraud you not one the other, except it bee with consent for a time, that yee may giue your selues to fasting and prayer, and come together againe, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinencie.
That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
That no man goe beyond and defraud his brother in any matter, because that the Lord is the auenger of all such; as we also haue forewarned you, and testified:
1611 marginal noteOr, oppresse, or, ouerreach.
1611 marginal noteOr, in the matter.
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Historical English dictionary sources
To deprive of right by deception, wrongful taking, or withholding what is due; to cheat.
