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nought

Meaning of “nought”

Nothing, no thing, no value, no effect, no result, or no payment or cost; to come or be brought to nought is to fail, perish, or be made ineffective, and to set one at nought is to despise, reject, or treat as worthless.

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36 occurrences35 verses17 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 29:15

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Psalms 33:10
The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
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1611 witness · Psalms 33:10 · retained source text

The LORD bringeth the counsell of the heathen to nought: he maketh the deuices of the people, of none effect.

1611 marginal noteHeb. maketh frustrate.

1611 marginal noteEsa. 19.3.

Psalms 44:12
Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their price.
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1611 witness · Psalms 44:12 · retained source text

Thou sellest thy people for nought, and doest not increase thy wealth by their price.

1611 marginal noteHeb. without riches.

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