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pursueth

verb, old form of «pursues» (he, she, it)

«pursueth» in the English dictionary: Early Modern English — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Early Modern English

Meaning

«pursueth» means «pursues», a form of «pursue»: To pursue means to chase or follow someone or something to catch them. tree →

Then and now

Only the ending is old: -eth was the ending for he, she and it, where today we say -s: «he pursueth» = «he pursues».

Examples

And they shall stumble one upon another, as it were before the sword, when none pursueth; and ye shall have no power to stand before your enemies. (Torah LEV.26.37, JPS 1917) tree →
And I will set My face against you, and ye shall be smitten before your enemies; they that hate you shall rule over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you. (Torah LEV.26.17, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Today: pursues.

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