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oppressor

Meaning of “oppressor”

One that oppresses; one that imposes unjust burdens on others; one that harasses others with unjust laws or unreasonable severity.

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14 occurrences13 verses6 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Job 3:18

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Isaiah 9:4
For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 9:4 · retained source text

For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staffe of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressour, as in the day of Midian.

1611 marginal noteOr, when thou brakest.

1611 marginal noteIudg.7.22 cha. 10.26.

Isaiah 14:4
¶ That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Isaiah 14:4 · retained source text

¶ That thou shalt take vp this prouerbe against the king of Babylon, and say; How hath the oppressour ceased? the golden citie ceased?

1611 marginal noteOr, Taunting speech.

1611 marginal noteOr, exactresse of gold.

Isaiah 51:13
And forgettest the Lord thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor?
2 word occurrences in this verse
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1611 witness · Isaiah 51:13 · retained source text

And forgettest the LORD thy maker that hath stretched foorth the heauens, and layed the foundations of the earth? and hast feared continually euery day, because of the furie of the oppressour, as if hee were ready to destroy? and where is the furie of the oppressour?

1611 marginal noteOr, made himselfe. ready.

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