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thunder

Meaning of “thunder”

Sense 1: The loud sound associated with lightning or a storm. Sense 2: To make such a sound; of a voice, to sound like thunder. Sense 3: A loud or powerful sound described by comparison as thunder.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
19 occurrences19 verses7 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 9:23

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Isaiah 29:6
Thou shalt be visited of the Lord of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 29:6 · retained source text

Thou shalt bee visited of the LORD of hostes with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storme and tempest, and the flame of deuouring fire.

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The sound which follows an explosion of electricity or lightning. ... Any loud noise.

volume 2, leaf 768, column 1 (noun entry, senses 1 and 3)

To sound, rattle or roar, as an explosion of electricity. To make a loud noise, particularly a heavy sound of some continuance. To rattle, or give a heavy rattling sound.

volume 2, leaf 768, column 1 (intransitive verb entry)