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God Forbid
Morrish Bible Dictionary
This is an unhappy expression, bringing in the name of God where it does not occur. In the O.T. it is chalilah, 'far be it.' Genesis 44:7,17 , etc. In the N.T.μὴ γένοιτο, 'let it not be.' Romans 3:4,6,31 , etc.
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Morrish, George. Entry for 'God Forbid'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/mbd/g/god-forbid.html. 1897.