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God forbid

Meaning of “God forbid”

An emphatic expression of rejection, abhorrence, or denial: let it not be; certainly not.

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First occurrence: Genesis 44:7

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Genesis 44:17
And he said, God forbid that I should do so: but the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as for you, get you up in peace unto your father.
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1611 witness · Genesis 44:17 · retained source text

And he said, God forbid that I should doe so: but the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shal be my seruant; and as for you, get you vp in peace vnto your father.

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