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lying

Meaning of “lying”

1. Reclining, resting, remaining, or being situated in a place. 2. Speaking or representing what is false or deceptive. 3. Lying with a person; having sexual intercourse.

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57 occurrences57 verses23 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 29:2

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Proverbs 17:7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 17:7 · retained source text

Excellent speech becommeth not a foole: much lesse doe lying lippes a prince.

1611 marginal noteHeb. a lip of excellency.

1611 marginal noteHeb. a lip of lying.

Proverbs 21:6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 21:6 · retained source text

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue, is a vanitie tossed to and fro of them that seeke death.

1611 marginal noteChap. 10.2. and 13.11.

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