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God Forbid

Morrish Bible Dictionary

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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.
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