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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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Joshua 2:22
And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought them throughout all the way, but found them not.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Joshua 2:22 · retained source text

And they went, and came vnto the mountaine, and abode there three dayes, vntill the pursuers were returned. And the pursuers sought them thorowout all the way, but found them not.

Joshua 5:8
And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Joshua 5:8 · retained source text

And it came to passe when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the campe, till they were whole.

1611 marginal noteHeb. when the people had made an end to be circumcised.

Joshua 8:9
¶ Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in ambush, and abode between Beth-el and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Joshua 8:9 · retained source text

¶ Ioshua therefore sent them foorth, and they went to lie in ambush, and abode betweene Bethel and Ai, on the West side of Ai: but Ioshua lodged that night among the people.

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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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