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Psalms 139:18–19

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Psalms 139:18

18If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.

Psalms 139:19

19Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 139:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

number

A count or quantity; also to count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

still

To stop, as motion or agitation; to check’ or restrain; to make quiet.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 139:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Surely

Certainly, truly, firmly, or without doubt.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wilt

To will, choose, intend, or be disposed to; as an auxiliary, indicates future action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

slay

To kill; to put to death by a weapon or by violence.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

depart

To leave; to deviate from; to forsake; not to adhere to or follow. To leave; to forsake; to abandon.

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

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bloody

Murderous, bloodguilty, or characterized by the shedding of blood.

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

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From verse 18

  1. Psalms 3:5
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  2. Psalms 139:3
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  3. Psalms 40:5
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  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:10
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  5. Psalms 16:8–11
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From verse 19

  1. Psalms 119:115
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  2. Psalms 5:6
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  3. Isaiah 11:4
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  4. Psalms 6:8
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  5. Psalms 9:17
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