KJV dictionary & concordance
To brush or rub over with a brush, broom or besom, for removing loose dirt; to clean by brushing.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Isaiah 14:23
Complete exact-word concordance
I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith the Lord of hosts.
I will also make it a possession for the Bitterne, and pooles of water: and I will sweepe it with the besome of destruction, sayth the LORD of hostes.
Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.
Iudgement also will I lay to the line, and righteousnesse to the plummet: and the haile shall sweepe away the refuge of lyes, and the waters shall ouerflow the hiding place.
¶ Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
¶ Either what woman hauing ten pieces of siluer, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweepe the house, and seeke diligently till shee find it?
1611 marginal noteDrachma heere translated a piece of silver, is the eight part of an ounce which commeth to seven pence halfe penie, and is equall to the Romane penie, Mat. 18.28
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Historical English dictionary sources
To brush or rub over with a brush, broom or besom, for removing loose dirt; to clean by brushing.
