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vile

Meaning of “vile”

Low, base, contemptible, shameful, dishonourable, of little worth, or in a humbled condition.

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First occurrence: Deuteronomy 25:3

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Job 18:3
Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?
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1611 witness · Job 18:3 · retained source text

Wherefore are wee counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?

Job 40:4
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
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1611 witness · Job 40:4 · retained source text

Behold, I am vile, what shall I answere thee? I wil lay my hand vpon my mouth.

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