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dust

Meaning of “dust”

Fine, loose earth or powder; the ground.

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108 occurrences102 verses30 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 2:7

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2 Samuel 16:13
And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill’s side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 16:13 · retained source text

And as Dauid and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hilles side ouer against him, and cursed as hee went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.

1611 marginal noteHebr. dusted him with dust.

2 Samuel 22:43
Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 22:43 · retained source text

Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth: I did stampe them as the myre of the street, and did spread them abroad.

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