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Isaiah 59:9

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Isaiah 59:9

9¶ Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness.

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Isaiah 59:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

justice

The virtue which consists in giving to every one what is his due; practical conformity to the laws and to principles of rectitude in the dealings of men with each other; honesty; integrity in commerce or mutual intercourse.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

overtake

To come up with in a course, pursuit, progress or motion; to catch. To come upon; to fall on afterwards. To take by surprise.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wait

To remain in expectation or readiness; to attend or serve; as a noun, an ambush or concealed watch.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

light

Visible brightness; something that gives illumination; not heavy; to kindle, illuminate, or come down upon, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

obscurity

Darkness, dimness, concealment, or lack of clear meaning.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

darkness

Absence of light; also obscurity, ignorance, distress, or moral evil by figure.

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

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  1. Isaiah 5:30
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  2. Job 30:26
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  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:3
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  4. Amos 5:18–20
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  5. Habakkuk 1:13
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