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Vagabond

Easton's Bible Dictionary

From Lat. vagabundus, “a wanderer,” “a fugitive;” not used opprobriously (Gen 4:12, R.V., “wanderer;” Ps 109:10; Acts 19:13, R.V., “strolling”).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

vag'-a-bond (nudh, "to wander"): The word is used in the curse pronounced on Cain (Gen 4:12; Gen 4:14). the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes in each case "wanderer," but in Ps 109:10 it retains "vagabonds." "Vagabond Jews" (perierchomai; the Revised Version (British and American) "strolling Jews") were persons who traveled about as professional exorcists (Acts 19:13).

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