KJV dictionary & concordance

prey

Meaning of “prey”

1. A person, animal, possession, or spoil seized or pursued to be taken, plundered, or devoured. 2. To seize, plunder, or take by force.

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73 occurrences69 verses18 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 49:9

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Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Amos 3:4 · retained source text

Will a lyon roare in the forrest, when he hath no pray? will a young lyon cry out of his den, if he haue taken nothing?

1611 marginal noteHeb. giue foorth his voyce.

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