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falsifying

Meaning of “falsifying”

Making false or deceitful.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Amos 8:5

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The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
Amos 8:5
Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit?
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Amos 8:5 · retained source text

Saying, When will the newe Moone be gone, that we may sell corne? and the Sabbath, that wee may set forth wheat, making the Ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit?

1611 marginal noteOr, moneth.

1611 marginal noteHeb. open.

1611 marginal noteHeb. peruerting the balances of deceit.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Making false; counterfeiting; corrupting or representing falsely.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 736