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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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Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 3:23 · retained source text

For all haue sinned, and come short of the glory of God,

Romans 9:28
For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.
2 word occurrences in this verse
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1611 witness · Romans 9:28 · retained source text

For he will finish the worke, and cut it short in righteousnesse: because a short worke will the Lord make vpon the earth.

1611 marginal noteOr, the account.

1611 marginal noteOr, the account.

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