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Deuteronomy 21:18

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Deuteronomy 21:18

18¶ If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:

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DEFINED WORDS

Deuteronomy 21:18

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)

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stubborn

Unreasonably obstinate; inflexibly fixed in opinion; not to be moved or persuaded by reasons; inflexible.

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

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rebellious

Resisting or refusing rightful authority; disobedient, defiant, or in revolt.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

obey

To hear with submission and do what is commanded; to comply with authority or instruction.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mother

A female parent; figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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chastened

Corrected; punished; afflicted for correction.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hearken

To listen attentively, give heed, or obey.

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

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  1. Exodus 20:12
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  2. Leviticus 19:3
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  3. Amos 4:11–12
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  4. Hebrews 12:9–11
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  5. Ephesians 6:1–3
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