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speech

Meaning of “speech”

1. Spoken words, discourse, or a message communicated in words. 2. The manner, quality, or ability of speaking. 3. A language or dialect.

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:23

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Proverbs 17:7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 17:7 · retained source text

Excellent speech becommeth not a foole: much lesse doe lying lippes a prince.

1611 marginal noteHeb. a lip of excellency.

1611 marginal noteHeb. a lip of lying.

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