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abode

Meaning of “abode”

1. Remained, stayed, continued, or dwelt. 2. A dwelling place or state of residence.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
69 occurrences67 verses19 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 29:14

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Ezra 8:15
¶ And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava; and there abode we in tents three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi.
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1611 witness · Ezra 8:15 · retained source text

¶ And I gathered them together to the riuer, that runneth to Ahaua, and there abode wee in tents three dayes: and I viewed the people, and the Priests, and found there none of the sonnes of Leui.

1611 marginal noteOr pitched.

Ezra 8:32
And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days.
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1611 witness · Ezra 8:32 · retained source text

And we came to Ierusalem, and abode there three dayes.

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Historical definitions

Stay; continuance in a place; residence for a longer or shorter time. To make abode to dwell or reside.

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