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2 Samuel 22:38–41

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2 Samuel 22:38

38I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.

2 Samuel 22:39

39And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet.

2 Samuel 22:40

40For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.

2 Samuel 22:41

41Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.

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DEFINED WORDS

2 Samuel 22:38

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pursued

Followed after, chased, continued, or sought to attain.

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

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turned

Moved in a circle; changed.

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

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again

Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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

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2 Samuel 22:39

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wounded

Hurt; injured.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

arise

To rise, stand up, come forth, or begin to act.

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

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yea

Yes; truly; an expression of affirmation or emphasis.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fallen

Having fallen; descended, dropped, been overthrown, or come into a lower state.

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

DEFINED WORDS

2 Samuel 22:40

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hast

Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience; also used as an auxiliary verb.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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girded

Bound; surrounded; invested; put on.

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

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strength

Power, force, firmness, ability, endurance, or that which gives support.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

rose

Arose, stood up, or went upward; also a fragrant flower, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

2 Samuel 22:41

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hast

Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience; also used as an auxiliary verb.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

destroy

To ruin, demolish, kill, consume, or bring to an end.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hate

To feel strong dislike, aversion, or enmity toward; in comparisons, to love less.

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

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From verse 38

  1. Psalms 21:8–9
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  2. 2 Samuel 10:14
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  3. 2 Samuel 5:18–25
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  4. 2 Samuel 8:1–2
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  5. 2 Samuel 8:13–14
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From verse 39

  1. Malachi 4:3
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  2. Malachi 4:1
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  3. Psalms 110:1
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  4. Psalms 110:5–6
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  5. Psalms 118:10–12
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From verse 40

  1. Psalms 44:5
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  2. Colossians 1:11
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  3. Isaiah 60:14
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  4. Psalms 18:32
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  5. Psalms 18:39
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From verse 41

  1. Exodus 23:27
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  2. Joshua 10:24
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  3. 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9
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  4. Genesis 49:8
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  5. Luke 19:14
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