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spat

Meaning of “spat”

Did spit; expelled saliva from the mouth.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: John 9:6

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The KJV occurrence

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John 9:6
When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 9:6 · retained source text

When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spettle, and he anointed the eyes of the blinde man with the clay,

1611 marginal noteOr, spread the clay vpon the eyes of the blinde man.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

John 9:6

Jesus spat on the ground and made clay of the spittle, directly identifying the ejection as saliva.

2 · KJV context and cross-references

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