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promising

Meaning of “promising”

Engaging by words or writing; stipulating; assuring.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Ezekiel 13:22

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Ezekiel 13:22
Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ezekiel 13:22 · retained source text

Because with lyes yee haue made the heart of the righteous sad whom I haue not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that hee should not returne from his wicked way by promising him life:

1611 marginal noteOr, that I should saue his life. Hebr. by quickning him.

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Historical definitions

Engaging by words or writing; stipulating; assuring.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 371