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swallow

Meaning of “swallow”

Sense 1: A small bird. Sense 2: To take into the mouth and pass inward, consume, engulf, devour, or overwhelm.

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First occurrence: Numbers 16:30

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Job 20:18
That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.
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1611 witness · Job 20:18 · retained source text

That which he laboured for, shall he restore, & shall not swallow it downe: according to his substance shall the restitution bee, and hee shall not reioyce therein.

1611 marginal noteHebr. according to the substance of his exchange.

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