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short

Meaning of “short”

Brief or limited in length, time, amount, or reach; lacking what is required.

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13 occurrences12 verses9 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Numbers 11:23

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Job 17:12
They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness.
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1611 witness · Job 17:12 · retained source text

They change the night into day: the light is short, because of darknes.

1611 marginal noteHeb. neere.

Job 20:5
That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Job 20:5 · retained source text

That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the ioy of the hypocrite but for a moment?

1611 marginal noteHebr. from neere.

1611 marginal notePsal. 37.37.

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