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hypocritical

Meaning of “hypocritical”

Feigning a religious or virtuous character; false, insincere, or deceitful in appearance.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Psalms 35:16

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Every verse containing “hypocritical”

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Isaiah 10:6
I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 10:6 · retained source text

I will send him against an hypocriticall nation, and against the people of my wrath will I giue him a charge to take the spoile, and to take the praye, and to tread them downe like the mire of the streets.

1611 marginal noteHeb. to lay them a treading.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Simulating; counterfeiting a religious character; assuming a false and deceitful appearance.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 935