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suck

Meaning of “suck”

Milk drawn from the breast by the mouth.

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First occurrence: Genesis 21:7

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Joel 2:16
Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.
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1611 witness · Joel 2:16 · retained source text

Gather the people: sanctifie the congregation: assemble the elders: gather the children, and those that sucke the breasts: let the bridegroome goe forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.

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