Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 103:13 · retained source text
Like as a father pitieth his children: so the LORD pitieth them that feare him.
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pitieth
Meaning of “pitieth”
Feels compassion or tender concern for.
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3 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Psalms 103:13
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Every verse containing “pitieth”
Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ezekiel 24:21 · retained source text
Speake vnto the house of Israel; Thus saith the LORD God; Behold, I will prophane my sanctuarie, the excellencie of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soule pitieth; and your sonnes and your daughters, whom yee haue left, shall fall by the sword.
1611 marginal noteHeb. the pitie of your soule.
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