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scabbard

Meaning of “scabbard”

A sheath or case for receiving the blade of a sword.

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First occurrence: Jeremiah 47:6

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Jeremiah 47:6
O thou sword of the Lord, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 47:6 · retained source text

O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put vp thy selfe into thy scabberd, rest and be still.

1611 marginal noteHeb. gather thy selfe.

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