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leasing

Meaning of “leasing”

Falsehood, lying, deceitful speech, or a deceptive report.

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KJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616
2 occurrences2 verses1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Psalms 4:2

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Every verse containing “leasing”

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Psalms 4:2
O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 4:2 · retained source text

O ye sonnes of men, how long will yee turne my glory into shame? how long will yee loue vanitie, and seeke after leasing? Selah.

Psalms 5:6
Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 5:6 · retained source text

Thou shalt destroy them that speake leasing: the LORD will abhorre the bloodie and deceitfull man.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the man of bloods and deceit.

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