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Ecclesiastes 8:11

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Ecclesiastes 8:11

11Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

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DEFINED WORDS

Ecclesiastes 8:11

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

sentence

A judgment, decision, or decree pronounced by one having authority, especially a condemning judgment.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

work

Labor, activity, deed, operation, or a result produced; as a verb, to labor, act, make, produce, or bring about.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

executed

Performed or carried into effect; in a judicial context, put to death.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

speedily

Quickly, promptly, or within a short time.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heart

The bodily organ; more often in Scripture, the inward person—the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character—according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

set

To place, fix, appoint, establish, or prescribe; also fixed or determined.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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  1. Isaiah 26:10
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  2. Psalms 50:21–22
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  3. Romans 2:4–5
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  4. 2 Peter 3:3–10
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  5. Matthew 24:49–50
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