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severity

Meaning of “severity”

Strictness in judgment or punishment.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Romans 11:22

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Romans 11:22
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 11:22 · retained source text

Beholde therefore the goodnesse and seueritie of God: on them which fell, seueritie; but towards thee, goodnesse, if thou continue in his goodnesse: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Harshness; rigor; austerity; want of mildness or indulgence.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 572