All 5 Uses of
subdue
in
Psalms
- 18:47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.†
Chpt 11-20subdueth = controls, prevents, or makes less intensestandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-th" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She subdueth" in older English, today we say "She subdues."
- 47:3 He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.†
Chpt 41-50 *subdue = control or put down by force or intimidation
- 144:1 Blessed be the LORD my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: 144:2 My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.†
Chpt 141-150subdueth = controls, prevents, or makes less intensestandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-th" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She subdueth" in older English, today we say "She subdues."
- 18:39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.†
Chpt 11-20
- 81:14 I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.†
Chpt 81-90
Definitions:
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(1)
(subdue as a verb as in: subdued the opposition) to control, prevent, or make less intense -- sometimes through forceThe exact meaning of subdue depends upon its context. For example:
- "subdued a nation" -- defeated militarily and brought under control
- "subdued the fever" -- made it less intense or defeated it
- "subdued her enthusiasm" -- made it less intense
- "subdued her fears" -- made them less intense or overcame them
- "subdued my emotions" -- kept them under control
- "subdued the crowd" -- quieted or controlled it
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(2)
(subdued adjective as in: subdued colors or mood) not intense, or less activeThe exact meaning of subdued depends upon its context. For example:
- "subdued colors" -- not too bright (soft, not intense)
- "a subdued voice" -- quiet; perhaps whispered
- "a subdued mood" -- quiet and less active; perhaps a bit sad or thoughtful
- "subdued summer activity" -- less active or busy than normal
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)