KJV dictionary & concordance
1. To sharpen an edge by rubbing. 2. To make speech keen or cutting.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Deuteronomy 32:41
Complete exact-word concordance
If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.
If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take holde on Iudgement, I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.
If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.
If he turne not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bowe, and made it ready.
Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bowes to shoote their arrowes, euen bitter words:
1611 marginal notePsal.11.3.
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
If the yron be blunt, and he doe not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisedome is profitable to direct.
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Historical English dictionary sources
To rub for the purpose of sharpening an edge; to sharpen by attrition. Also to excite, stimulate, or provoke.
