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impoverished

Meaning of “impoverished”

Made or become poor, depleted, weakened, desolated, or reduced in possessions and resources.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Judges 6:6

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Every verse containing “impoverished”

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Judges 6:6
And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Judges 6:6 · retained source text

And Israel was greatly impouerished, because of the Midianites, and the children of Israel cryed vnto the LORD.

Isaiah 40:20
He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 40:20 · retained source text

He that is so impouerished that he hath no oblation, chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh vnto him a cunning workeman, to prepare a grauen image that shall not be mooued.

1611 marginal noteHeb. Is poore of oblation.

Malachi 1:4
Whereas Edom saith, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus saith the Lord of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and, The people against whom the Lord hath indignation for ever.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Malachi 1:4 · retained source text

Whereas Edom sayth, Wee are impouerished, but we will returne and build the desolate places; Thus sayth the LORD of hostes, They shal build, but I will throw downe; and they shal call them, The border of wickednesse, & the people against whom the LORD hath indignation for euer.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Reduced to poverty; exhausted.

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