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wind

Meaning of “wind”

Sense 1: Air in motion; a current of air. Sense 2: Breath or a movement of air from breathing. Sense 3: By figure, something empty, unstable, or passing.

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123 occurrences113 verses28 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 8:1

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Proverbs 11:29
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 11:29 · retained source text

He that troubleth his owne house, shall inherite the winde: and the foole shall be seruant to the wise of heart.

Proverbs 25:14
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 25:14 · retained source text

Who so boasteth himselfe of a false gift, is like cloudes and winde without raine.

1611 marginal noteHebr. in a gift of falshood.

Proverbs 25:23
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 25:23 · retained source text

The North winde driueth away raine: so doeth an angrie countenance a backbiting tongue.

1611 marginal noteOr, The Northwinde bringeth foorth raine, so doeth a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.

Proverbs 30:4
Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 30:4 · retained source text

Who hath ascended vp into heauen, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his sonnes name, if thou canst tell?

1611 marginal noteIohn. 3.13. iob.38.4. psal.104.3 isa. 40.12.

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