MARANA'THA, n. The Lord comes or has come a word used by the apostle Paul in expressing a curse. This word was used in anathematizing persons for great crimes as much as to say, "may the Lord come quickly to take vengeance on thee for thy crimes."
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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