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An object of derision among other peoples. Used in the Bible to speak of the fate of faithless Israel (Deuteronomy 28:37; 1 Kings 9:7; 2 Chronicles 7:20; Job 17:6; Job 30:9; Psalm 44:14 ).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Byword'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​b/byword.html. 1991.
 
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