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Proverbs 26:18

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Proverbs 26:18

18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

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Proverbs 26:18

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

mad

Out of sound judgment or self-control; beside oneself.

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

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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)

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firebrands

Pieces of wood kindled or on fire.

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

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arrows

Pointed missiles shot from bows; figuratively, instruments or images of attack, judgment, pain, or sudden force, according to context.

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

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  1. Proverbs 25:18
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  2. Isaiah 50:11
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  3. Proverbs 7:23
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  4. Genesis 49:23
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