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2 Chronicles 10:11

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2 Chronicles 10:11

11For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

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DEFINED WORDS

2 Chronicles 10:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whereas

Considering that or in view of the fact that; when in fact, while, or on the contrary, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

put

To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heavy

Of great weight; also grievous, sorrowful, burdened, or hard to bear.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

yoke

A piece of timber, hollowed or made curving near each end, and fitted with bows for receiving the necks of oxen; by which means two are connected for drawing.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whips

Lashes or cords used for striking.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

chastise

To correct by punishing; to punish; to inflict pain by stripes, or in other manner, for the purpose of punishing an offender and recalling him to his duty.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

scorpions

Venomous creatures with pincers and stinging tails; also figures of severe scourges.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 11

  1. 1 Samuel 8:18
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  2. Exodus 1:13–14
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  3. Exodus 5:18
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  4. Exodus 5:5–9
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  5. Isaiah 47:6
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