And thus they did dwindle in unbelief and wickedness, from year to year, even until two hundred and thirty years had passed away.

12:22 And the angel said unto me: Behold these shall dwindle in unbelief.

From this period the descendants of the eldest sons " dwindled in unbelief," and "became a dark, loathsome, and filthy people."

26:19 And it shall come to pass, that those who have dwindled in unbelief shall be smitten by the hand of the Gentiles.

9:35 And these things are written that we may rid our garments of the blood of our brethren, who have dwindled in unbelief.