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2 Thessalonians 2:8–9

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2 Thessalonians 2:8

8And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

2 Thessalonians 2:9

9Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

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DEFINED WORDS

2 Thessalonians 2:8

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mouth

The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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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)

DEFINED WORDS

2 Thessalonians 2:9

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Satan

The adversary; the devil who opposes God and accuses or tempts.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

power

Ability, strength, authority, dominion, or the right and capacity to act.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wonders

Marvellous signs, extraordinary works, or things that cause amazement; also marvels.

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

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From verse 8

  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:3
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  2. Revelation 19:20–21
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  3. Isaiah 11:4
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  4. Revelation 20:10
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  5. Revelation 19:15
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From verse 9

  1. Matthew 24:24
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  2. Revelation 19:20
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  3. Ephesians 2:2
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  4. 2 Corinthians 11:3
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  5. John 4:48
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