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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Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Nehemiah 4:4 · retained source text

Heare, O our God, for we are despised: and turne their reproch vpon their owne head, and giue them for a pray, in the land of captiuitie.

1611 marginal noteHebr. despight.

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