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Matthew 8:20

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Matthew 8:20

20And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

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Matthew 8:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

foxes

Wild canine animals noted for craftiness; also used by figure of cunning or destructive persons.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

nests

Places prepared by birds for eggs and young; figuratively, dwellings, refuges, secure positions, or accumulated possessions.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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

lay

Place or set down; also rested or remained in a recumbent position, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

head

The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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  1. Psalms 84:3
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  2. Luke 2:7
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  3. Isaiah 53:2–3
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  4. 2 Corinthians 8:9
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  5. Luke 2:16
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