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perverse

Meaning of “perverse”

Literally, turned aside; hence, distorted from the right.

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20 occurrences20 verses11 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Numbers 22:32

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Job 6:30
Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?
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1611 witness · Job 6:30 · retained source text

Is there iniquitie in my tongue? cannot my taste discerne peruerse things?

1611 marginal noteHebr. my palate.

Job 9:20
If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.
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1611 witness · Job 9:20 · retained source text

If I iustifie my selfe, mine owne mouth shall condemne me: If I say, I am perfect, it shall also prooue me peruerse.

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