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wings

Meaning of “wings”

Sense 1: Feathered or extended parts by which birds and other winged creatures fly. Sense 2: Figuratively, means of swift movement, protective shelter, or spreading reach.

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First occurrence: Exodus 19:4

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Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
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1611 witness · Matthew 23:37 · retained source text

O Hierusalem, Hierusalem, thou that killest the Prophets, and stonest them which are sent vnto thee, how often would I haue gathered thy children together, euen as a hen gathereth her chickens vnder her wings, and yee would not?

1611 marginal noteLuke 13.34.

1611 marginal note2.Chro. 24.21.

1611 marginal note4.Esd. 1.30.

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