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locusts

Meaning of “locusts”

Large grasshopper-like insects that travel in swarms.

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17 occurrences16 verses9 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 10:4

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Revelation 9:3
And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
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1611 witness · Revelation 9:3 · retained source text

And there came out of the smoke locusts vpon the earth, and vnto them was giuen power, as the Scorpions of the earth haue power.

Revelation 9:7
And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men.
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1611 witness · Revelation 9:7 · retained source text

And the shapes of the Locusts were like vnto horses prepared vnto battell, and on their heades were as it were crownes like golde, and their faces were as the faces of men.

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