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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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Ezekiel 16:7
I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments: thy breasts are fashioned, and thine hair is grown, whereas thou wast naked and bare.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ezekiel 16:7 · retained source text

I haue caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments: thy breasts are fashioned, and thine haire is growen, whereas thou wast naked and bare.

1611 marginal noteHeb. made thee a million.

1611 marginal noteHeb. ornament of ornaments.

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Historical definitions

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

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 912