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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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Psalms 17:12
Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
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1611 witness · Psalms 17:12 · retained source text

Like as a lyon that is greedie of his pray, and as it were a yong lyon lurking in secret places.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the likeness of him (i. of euery one of them) is as a lion that desireth to rauin.

1611 marginal noteHeb. sitting.

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