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deserve

Meaning of “deserve”

To merit or be worthy of something, whether good or evil.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Ezra 9:13

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Ezra 9:13
And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such deliverance as this;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ezra 9:13 · retained source text

And after all that is come vpon vs, for our euill deeds, and for our great trespasse, seeing that thou, our God, hast punished vs lesse, then our iniquities deserue, and hast giuen vs such deliuerance as this:

1611 marginal noteHeb. hast withheld beneath our iniquities.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

To merit; to be worthy of; applied to good or evil.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 570