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Job 20:11–12

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Job 20:11

11His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust.

Job 20:12

12Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;

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DEFINED WORDS

Job 20:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sin

Transgression of the law of God; an offence against God; or the sinful principle or condition, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

youth

The part of life that suceeeds to childhood.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lie

To recline, rest, remain, or be situated; also, to speak falsely or a falsehood.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

dust

Fine, dry particles of earth; the ground or earth, often as an image of frailty, abasement, or death.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Job 20:12

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sweet

Pleasing to the smell; fragrant. Pleasing to the eye; beautiful.

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

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)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hide

To conceal or keep from sight or knowledge; to lie concealed. As a noun, an animal skin.

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

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From verse 11

  1. Job 13:26
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  2. Job 21:26
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  3. Psalms 25:7
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  4. Ezekiel 24:13
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  5. Ezekiel 32:27
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From verse 12

  1. Job 15:16
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  2. Psalms 10:7
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  3. Ecclesiastes 11:9
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  4. Genesis 3:6
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  5. Proverbs 20:17
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