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able

Meaning of “able”

Having physical power sufficient; having competent power or strength, bodily or mental.

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First occurrence: Genesis 13:6

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2 Timothy 3:15
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 3:15 · retained source text

And that from a childe thou hast knowen the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise vnto saluation through faith which is in Christ Iesus.

Titus 1:9
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Titus 1:9 · retained source text

Holding fast the faithfull word, as hee hath beene taught, that he may bee able by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to conuince the gainsayers.

1611 marginal noteOr, in teaching.

Hebrews 2:18
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 2:18 · retained source text

For in that he himselfe hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Hebrews 5:7
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Hebrews 5:7 · retained source text

Who in the dayes of his flesh, when hee had offered vp prayers and supplications, with strong crying and teares, vnto him that was able to saue him from death, and was heard, in that he feared.

1611 marginal noteOr, for his pietie.

Hebrews 7:25
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Hebrews 7:25 · retained source text

Wherefore he is able also to saue them to the vttermost, that come vnto God by him, seeing hee euer liueth to make intercession for them.

1611 marginal noteOr, euermore.

James 1:21
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 1:21 · retained source text

Wherefore lay apart all filthinesse, and superfluitie of naughtinesse, & receiue with meeknesse the engrafted word, which is able to saue your soules.

James 3:2
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · James 3:2 · retained source text

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

James 4:12
There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
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1611 witness · James 4:12 · retained source text

There is one Lawgiuer, who is able to saue, and to destroy: who art thou that iudgest another?

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