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By-word

Hebrew millah (Job 30:9), a word or speech, and hence object of talk; Hebrew mashal (Ps. 44:14), a proverb or parable. When it denotes a sharp word of derision, as in Deut. 28:37, 1 Kings 9:7, 2 Chr. 7:20, the Hebrew sheninah is used. In Jer. 24:9 it is rendered “taunt.”

In the Bible

3

Verses where By-word is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:2

    not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:15

    Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

  • Romans 15:18

    I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,

Scripture on By-word

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By-word references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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