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lines

Meaning of “lines”

1. Measuring cords. 2. Boundaries or allotments marked out by cords.

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2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 8:2

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Every verse containing “lines”

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2 Samuel 8:2
And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David’s servants, and brought gifts.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 8:2 · retained source text

And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them downe to the ground: euen with two lines measured he, to put to death, and with one full line to keepe aliue: and so the Moabites became Dauids seruants, and brought gifts.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

2 Samuel 8:2; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:5

David measures with lines; the Psalmist’s lines correspond to lot and heritage.

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