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lengthening

Meaning of “lengthening”

Continuation; protraction.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Daniel 4:27

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Daniel 4:27
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Daniel 4:27 · retained source text

Wherefore, O King, let my counsell be acceptable vnto thee, and breake off thy sinnes by righteousnesse, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poore; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillitie.

1611 marginal noteOr, an healing of thine errour.

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