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sprinkle

Meaning of “sprinkle”

Sense 1: To scatter or disperse a liquid or fine substance in small drops or particles. Sense 2: To apply it upon a person or thing by such scattering.

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Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
31 occurrences30 verses6 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 9:8

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Isaiah 52:15
So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 52:15 · retained source text

So shall hee sprinckle many nations, the kings shall shut their mouthes at him: for that which had not beene told them, shall they see, and that which they had not heard, shall they consider.

1611 marginal noteRom.15.21.

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Ezekiel 36:25

¶ Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

To scatter; to disperse; as a liquid or a dry substance composed of fine separable particles. To scatter on; to disperse on in small drops or particles; to besprinkle.

volume 2, leaf 649, column 1 (transitive verb entry, senses 1-2)

To perform the act of scattering a liquid or any fine substance, so that it may fall in small particles.

volume 2, leaf 649, column 1 (intransitive verb entry, opening clause)