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2 Peter 2:8

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2 Peter 2:8

8(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)

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2 Peter 2:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

righteous

Just, right, or conforming to God's law and judgment; equitable or upright; as a noun, a person characterized as righteous.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hearing

Reach of the ear; extent within which sound may be heard. Audience; attention to what is delivered; opportunity to be heard.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

vexed

Teased; provoked; irritated; troubled; agitated; disquieted; afflicted.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

deeds

Acts or things done; in very deed means in fact or in truth.

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

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  1. Psalms 119:158
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  2. Ezekiel 9:4
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  3. Psalms 119:136
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  4. 1 Timothy 1:9
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  5. James 5:16
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