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slew

Meaning of “slew”

Killed, put to death, slaughtered, or struck down.

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196 occurrences185 verses25 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:8

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Psalms 78:31
The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 78:31 · retained source text

The wrath of God came vpon them, and slew the fattest of them: and smote downe the chosen men of Israel.

1611 marginal noteHeb. made to bow.

1611 marginal noteOr, yong men.

Psalms 78:34
When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Psalms 78:34 · retained source text

When hee slew them, then they sought him: and they returned, and inquired early after God.

Psalms 105:29
He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Psalms 105:29 · retained source text

Hee turned their waters into blood: and slew their fish.

1611 marginal noteExod. 7.20.

Psalms 135:10
Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Psalms 135:10 · retained source text

Who smote great nations: and slew mightie kings:

1611 marginal noteNum.21.2. and 4.25, 26,34,35.

Psalms 136:18
And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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1611 witness · Psalms 136:18 · retained source text

And slue famous kings: for his mercy endureth for euer.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 29.7. psal. 135.10, & 11.

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