Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-06-06
rnE REVISED OLD TESTAMENT.

II
In the revision Of the al,l Testament
I scriptures it was found that the prog
: ress of the language rendered many
, changes necessary Of words and phra
: ses now obsolete, and hence unintelli.
gible,, Below are some specimens, all
. from the Old Testament:
{ Ancient, Qs. Xvii, 6)-Elder or aged.
Artillery, Q. SAM Xxx, 40)-Missile
} weapons.
t Assay, (Danl iv, s4)- Attempt, try.
Bakemeats, (Gen. xi, 17)-Some kind
OF bread.
Bosom, Us xiv, s2)-Broom.
Bewray, (ls. xvi, 3)- Betray.
Bonnet, (Ex. xviii. 4)-Mitre.
Boss, Dob XIV, 26)-Knob.
Batch, (Deut xvii. 27)-Boil.
Bravery. (Is. iii, 1s)-Splendor, fin
cry.
Brigandine, Jer. XVI, 4)-scale ar
NOR.
Bunches, Us. xxx, 6)-Humps. of
camels.
Cabins, Jer. xxxvii, ls)-Cellars,
vaults.
Cankerworm. (Ps. CIV, s4) -Caterpil-
lar.
| Carriage, Judges xviii, 2l)-Bag-
gage.
Champaign, Oeut xi, 30)-Plain.
| Chapter (Ex. xxxvi, 3S)-Capital.
Chapmen CT Kings x, 15)--Trader.
Charger (Num. vii, 13)--Platter.
Cast Elk. K, 4)-Border.
v Enna1y (px vvxtis
Cracknel (I. Kings xiv, 3)-Cake.
Conversation (Ps. xxxvii, I4) MAN
ner of life.
Cumming (Gen. XIV, 27)-Knowing,
skillful, not implying artifice.
Daysman Dob tx, 22)-Umpire or
arbiter
Despite Eek. XIV, 6)-Reproachtul,
contempt
Discipline Dob XVI, 1o)--Instruc-
ton.
Discover (Ps xxx. 9)-Uncover, or
lay bare.
Ear (Deut xxi, 4)-Ploueh.
Ensue (Ps. xxxiv, l4)-Follow after
and overtake.
Entreat (Gen. xi, I6)-Treat.
Eschew Dob ii, S)-Flee from, avoid.
Flats Joel ii, 2S)-Vats.
Fenced (Num. xxi, Mortified,
defended.
Fine Job xviii, D-Refine.
Flag (Ex. ii, 35)-Reel, grass.
Fray (Deut xviii, 26)-Frighten.
Frr.ling (Lev. xiv, 44)-l)eyouring,
corr,@ling.
Gallant (Ps. xxxiii, 2D-sp,endid,
stately.
Goodmen prov. vii, lO-Master of
the house.
Gracions prov. xi, l6)-Filled with
grace.
Hobergeon lex xviii, 32)-CGat Of |
mail for the head and shoulders.
Harness e. Kings, xxi, 30) - Armor.
Handy work (Ps. xix, S)-Work-
manship.
Knop (Ex. XIV, 3)-Bud or bud
shaped protuberance.
Kercliief (Ezek. xiii, 1S-2l)--Cover-
ing for the head.
Lace (Ex. xviii, 2S)-Band.
Leasing (Ps. iv. 2l-Lying, false
Let (Ex. v, ,4)-Hinder.
Lover (Ps. xxxviii, lD-Intimate
friend, not necessarily Of the opposite
sex.
Man of war (Ex. XIV, 81 Warrior.
Manner, with the (Num. v, 13)-In
the act.
Mean Us, ii, ii,9)-common, lowly, not
base.
Meat (Gen. i, % so)-Food in gen.
eral. ra
- Minish (Ex. v, 19)-Diminish.
q Mount (Jer. V, 6)-Mound.
Messing Dob xii, 1S)-Sneezing. =.
Nephews Judges xii, l4)-Grand-
children. aH u
Noisome (Ps. xci. 2)-Hurtful.
Occupy (Ex. xvii l6)-Use, trade
with trade.
Ointment Cant i, s)-Unguent, per-
fume.
Offend (Ps. cxix, l65)-Make to
stumble.
Ouches (Ex. xviii. Sockets for
setting precious stones.
Paddle (Deut. xiii, 18) = Small
S}rtl".
il,.@tna (Ex, *. l4) Phili~,ia.
T. infui a.. lxxil. 16) rniiS. mnc.
Pal tNu..L i. y Head.
Proven (p~. XVIII, 5)-M~et. anrici-
Ir,lr.
PurFnanre (Ex. xii, 9)-Inlestines.
or inwariS.
QlicL (Lev. xii, l0)-Living. Il
I;rreward q. sam. xxx, ~ Rear
guard.
Road (I. sam xvii, l0)-Rain.
Swing health Ps. Xvi, SALIVA
ton.
Sail CLev xiii, Eruption of the
SKIN, tetler.
S'rabbie Q SIM. xxi, l3)-Srrawl.
Strip (1. Sam xvii, 40)-Wallet, or !
small bag
S,'ethe (Ex. xvi, 23J-Bdl
Several 0I. Kings xvi 5)-Selmrate.
Sheerd (IS. Xxx, l4)-Shred, or frag- .
ment.
slrroul (Ezek. XXI. s)--Cover, sher-
ter.
silverling Us vii. 23)-Piece of sill t
yer
Slime (Gen, ri, 3)-Bitunen. !
Stay upon (Is. tx, 20)-Lean upon.
Spoil (Gen. xxxiv. 27) Plumber. I
Siraitly (Gen. xiii, 7-Strictly. q
Tabernacle (Num. xxis, 5)-Tent.
Table (Is. XXX, S)-Tablet. G
Tablet Ex xxx, 22)-Armlet, locket. |
Tache (Ex. XVI, 6)-Clasp. I
Thought (I Sam. tx, 5)-Anxietv. v
Tired (II Kings. tx, 30)-AttIred. E
Turtle Cant ii, 12)--Turtle-dove. y
Vagabond (Gen. iv, 49, Wanderer. g
Vex (Ex. xxi, 2D-Harass, oppress. z
Wench (II Sam. xvii, l7)-Maid SER &
vant.
Well (Cant. iv, 15)-Spring.
Winnie (Is iii 02l-Neek cOvpr-