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slay

Meaning of “slay”

To kill or put to death.

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117 occurrences113 verses29 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:14

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Proverbs 1:32
For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 1:32 · retained source text

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fooles shall destroy them.

1611 marginal noteOr, ease of the simple.

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