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waves

Meaning of “waves”

Sense 1: Moving ridges or swells of water. Sense 2: Figuratively, overwhelming troubles or forces.

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26 occurrences26 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 22:5

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2 Samuel 22:5
When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid;
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 22:5 · retained source text

When the waues of death compassed me: the floods of vngodly men made me afraid.

1611 marginal noteOr, pangs.

1611 marginal noteHeb. Belial.

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