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hew

Meaning of “hew”

To cut or shape with blows of an axe or another instrument.

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12 occurrences11 verses7 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 34:1

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Jeremiah 6:6
¶ For thus hath the Lord of hosts said, hew ye down trees, and cast a mount against Jerusalem: this is the city to be visited; she is wholly oppression in the midst of her.
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 6:6 · retained source text

¶ For thus hath the LORD of hostes said; Hew yee downe trees and cast a mount against Ierusalem: this is the citie to be visited, she is wholly oppression in the midst of her.

1611 marginal noteOr, powre out the engine of shot.

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