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earthquake

Meaning of “earthquake”

A shaking or violent trembling of the earth.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
16 occurrences13 verses7 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 1 Kings 19:11

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Matthew 27:54
Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 27:54 · retained source text

Now when the Centurion, and they that were with him, watching Iesus, saw the earthquake, & those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truely this was the Son of God.

Matthew 28:2
And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 28:2 · retained source text

And behold, there was a great earthquake, for the Angel of the Lord descended from heauen, and came and rolled backe the stone from the doore, and sate vpon it.

1611 marginal noteOr, had bin

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Historical definitions

A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, whether slight or violent.

volume 1, leaf 648, column 2 (main_dictionary)