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fortresses

Meaning of “fortresses”

Strong, fortified places for defense.

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First occurrence: Isaiah 34:13

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Isaiah 34:13
And thorns shall come up in her palaces, nettles and brambles in the fortresses thereof: and it shall be an habitation of dragons, and a court for owls.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 34:13 · retained source text

And thornes shall come vp in her palaces, nettles and brambles in the fortresses thereof: and it shalbe an habitation of dragons, and a court for owles.

1611 marginal noteOr, ostriches. Hebr. daughters of the owle.

Hosea 10:14
Therefore shall a tumult arise among thy people, and all thy fortresses shall be spoiled, as Shalman spoiled Beth-arbel in the day of battle: the mother was dashed in pieces upon her children.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hosea 10:14 · retained source text

Therefore shall a tumult arise among thy people, and all thy fortresses shall bee spoiled, as Shalman spoiled Beth-arbel in the day of battell: the mother was dashed in pieces vpon her children.

1611 marginal note2.King.18 19.

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