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waxen

Meaning of “waxen”

Become, grown, or passed into the stated condition.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences11 verses6 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:13

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Joshua 17:13
Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel were waxen strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute; but did not utterly drive them out.
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1611 witness · Joshua 17:13 · retained source text

Yet it came to passe when the children of Israel were waxen strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute: but did not vtterly driue them out.

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Historical definitions

Increased in size; grew; became; passed from one state to another.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 912