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paw

Meaning of “paw”

The clawed foot of an animal.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: 1 Samuel 17:37

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The KJV occurrence

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1 Samuel 17:37
David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the Lord be with thee.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Samuel 17:37 · retained source text

Dauid saide moreouer, The LORD that deliuered me out of the paw of the Lyon, and out of the pawe of the Beare, he will deliuer me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said vnto Dauid, Goe, and the LORD be with thee.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

The foot of beasts of prey having claws, as the lion, the tiger, the dog, cat, etc.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 265