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Judges 3:21–22

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Judges 3:21

21And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly:

Judges 3:22

22And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly; and the dirt came out.

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DEFINED WORDS

Judges 3:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

put

To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

right

Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.

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

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Judges 3:22

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

blade

The cutting part of a tool or weapon; also the leaf or stalk of a plant.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fat

Rich, well-fed, abundant, or fertile; also the oily substance of an animal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

closed

Shut, fastened, enclosed, ended, or brought together with no opening.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

draw

To pull, drag, bring, lead, take out, attract, or make a line, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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

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dirt

Foul or unclean matter; earth, mire, refuse, or filth.

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

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From verse 21

  1. 1 Samuel 15:33
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  2. 2 Corinthians 5:16
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  3. Job 20:25
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  4. Numbers 25:7–8
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  5. Zechariah 13:3
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