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err

Meaning of “err”

To stray, wander, depart, or be led away from the right way, truth, command, knowledge, or judgment; to be mistaken or wrong.

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24 occurrences24 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Chronicles 33:9

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Micah 3:5
¶ Thus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.
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1611 witness · Micah 3:5 · retained source text

¶ Thus saith the LORD concerning the Prophets that make my people erre, that bite with their teeth and crie; Peace: and he that putteth not into their mouths, they euen prepare warre against him:

1611 marginal noteChap.2.11

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