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lust

Meaning of “lust”

Sense 1: Strong desire, craving, or appetite. Sense 2: To desire or crave.

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19 occurrences18 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 15:9

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Psalms 78:30
They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in their mouths,
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1611 witness · Psalms 78:30 · retained source text

They were not estranged from their lust: but while their meate was yet in their mouthes,

1611 marginal noteNum. 11.33.

Psalms 81:12
So I gave them up unto their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.
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1611 witness · Psalms 81:12 · retained source text

So I gaue them vp vnto their owne hearts lust: and they walked in in their owne counsels.

1611 marginal noteOr, to the hardnes of their hearts, or imagination.

1611 marginal noteActs. 14.6.

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