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The gold and silver of the rich who have oppressed the poor is “rusted,” and the “rust” thereof shall be a witness against them (James 5:3³Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. (James 5:3)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

2728 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

κατιόω

Transliteration:

katioo

Phonic:

kat-ee-o’-o

Meaning:

from 2596 and a derivative of 2447; to rust down, i.e. corrode

KJV Usage:

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