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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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Luke 8:27
And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.
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1611 witness · Luke 8:27 · retained source text

And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the citie a certaine man which had deuils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombes.

Luke 21:37
And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.
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1611 witness · Luke 21:37 · retained source text

And in the day time he was teaching in the Temple, and at night hee went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Oliues.

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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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