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descent

Meaning of “descent”

1. Lineage or ancestry. 2. A downward slope or course.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
3 occurrences3 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Luke 19:37

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Every verse containing “descent”

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Luke 19:37
And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 19:37 · retained source text

And when he was come nigh euen now at the descent of the mount of Oliues, the whole multitude of the disciples began to reioyce and praise God with a loud voice, for all the mighty workes that they had seene,

Hebrews 7:3
Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hebrews 7:3 · retained source text

Without father, without mother, without descent, hauing neither beginning of dayes nor end of life: but made like vnto the Sonne of God, abideth a Priest continually.

1611 marginal noteGr. without pedigree.

Hebrews 7:6
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hebrews 7:6 · retained source text

But he whose descent is not counted from them, receiued tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.

1611 marginal noteOr, pedigree.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A downward inclination or slope; also transmission by succession or inheritance.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 569