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pulling

Meaning of “pulling”

1. Drawing out or away. 2. Bringing down or overthrowing.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Corinthians 10:4

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Every verse containing “pulling”

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2 Corinthians 10:4
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 10:4 · retained source text

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling downe of strong holds.)

1611 marginal noteOr, to God.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Drawing; making an effort to draw; plucking.

volume 2, leaf 387, column 3 (main_dictionary)