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destruction

Meaning of “destruction”

The act, result, or state of destroying: ruin, overthrow, death, wasting, or that which brings ruin.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
94 occurrences92 verses26 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Deuteronomy 7:23

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Esther 8:6
For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred?
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Esther 8:6 · retained source text

For how can I endure to see the euill that shall come vnto my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kinred?

1611 marginal noteHeb. be able that I may see.

Esther 9:5
Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Esther 9:5 · retained source text

Thus the Iewes smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would vnto those that hated them.

1611 marginal noteHeb. according to their will.

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Historical definitions

The act of destroying; demolition, overthrow, or ruin. Also death, slaughter, a ruined state, or a cause of destruction.

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