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Madness

Easton's Bible Dictionary

This word is used in its proper sense in Deut 28:34, John 10:20, 1 Cor 14:23. It also denotes a reckless state of mind arising from various causes, as over-study (Eccl 1:17; 2:12), blind rage (Luke 6:11), or a depraved temper (Eccl 7:25; 9:3; 2 Pet. 2:16). David feigned madness (1 Sam 21:13) at Gath because he “was sore afraid of Achish.”

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

mad'-nes.

See MAD, MADNESS.

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