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Isaiah 33:23–24

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Isaiah 33:23

23Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey.

Isaiah 33:24

24And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.

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DEFINED WORDS

Isaiah 33:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

well

In a good, right, or healthy manner or condition; also a deep source of water, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

strengthen

To make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

mast

A long, round piece of timber, elevated or designed to be raised perpendicularly or nearly so, on the keel of a ship or other vessel, to which the yards, sails and rigging are attached, and by which they are supported.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

spread

To extend, unfold, scatter, disperse, or cover a wider area.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

sail

A broad piece of fabric spread to catch the wind and move a vessel.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

prey

Booty or spoil taken by force; an animal or person hunted or seized.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

spoil

Plunder or goods taken by force, especially in war; also to rob, corrupt, ruin, or lay waste.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

take

To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Isaiah 33:24

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

inhabitant

A person who dwells or resides in a place.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sick

Affected with disease or bodily weakness; also distressed, disgusted, or weary, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

people

Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

forgiven

Pardoned or released from an offence, debt, or its penalty.

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

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From verse 23

  1. 2 Kings 7:8
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  2. 1 Corinthians 1:27
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  3. Psalms 68:12
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  4. 1 Samuel 30:10
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  5. 1 Samuel 30:22–24
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From verse 24

  1. Jeremiah 50:20
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  2. Revelation 21:4
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  3. 1 John 1:7–9
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  4. Exodus 15:26
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  5. Isaiah 58:8
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