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Matthew 12:19–20

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Matthew 12:19

19He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

Matthew 12:20

20A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 12:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

strive

To contend, struggle, labour earnestly, or exert oneself toward an object.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

any

One, some, or every member or amount of an indefinite number or quantity, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hear

To perceive by the ear; to listen, attend, understand, or obey, according to context.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 12:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

break

To separate, fracture, open, interrupt, violate, subdue, or burst forth, according to context.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

flax

The fibre-bearing plant from which linen thread and cloth are made.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

quench

To put out or extinguish fire, flame, light, coal, flax, or something compared to it.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

till

Until a stated time or event; also to cultivate the ground.

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

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From verse 19

  1. Matthew 11:29
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  2. 2 Timothy 2:24–25
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  3. John 18:36–38
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  4. 2 Corinthians 10:1
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  5. Luke 17:20
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From verse 20

  1. Isaiah 42:3–4
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  2. Ezekiel 34:16
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  3. Isaiah 61:1–3
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  4. Luke 4:18
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  5. Psalms 147:3
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