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spite

Meaning of “spite”

Malice or ill will.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Psalms 10:14

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The KJV occurrence

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Psalms 10:14
Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 10:14 · retained source text

Thou hast seene it, for thou beholdest mischiefe and spite to requite it with thy hand: the poore committeth himselfe vnto thee, thou art the helper of the fatherlesse.

1611 marginal noteHebr. leaueth.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Hatred; rancor; malice; malignity; malevolence.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 643