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slaughter

Meaning of “slaughter”

Sense 1: The killing of persons or animals, especially in great number. Sense 2: As a verb, to kill or slay.

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56 occurrences55 verses20 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 14:17

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James 5:5
Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.
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1611 witness · James 5:5 · retained source text

Yee haue liued in pleasure on the earth, and bene wanton: ye haue nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter:

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