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ought

Meaning of “ought”

Should or is bound to; expresses duty, fitness, or necessity.

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First occurrence: Genesis 20:9

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Psalms 76:11
Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.
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1611 witness · Psalms 76:11 · retained source text

Uowe, and pay vnto the LORD your God; let all that be round about him bring presents vnto him that ought to be feared.

1611 marginal noteHeb. to Feare.

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