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adj. - Capable of making a mistake.

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  • Verb (used without object) : To err is human
  • There is so much beauty in erring, making mistakes, even hitting rock bottom.
  • This contrasts well with the erring from the faith on the part of the reprobate, 2Ti 2: 18.
  • While I tend to agree it would really be nice to know who you're talking with and put some faces to names, there is no harm in erring on the side of caution.
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