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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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Matthew 17:22
¶ And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 17:22 · retained source text

¶ And while they abode in Galilee, Iesus said vnto them, The sonne of man shall be betraied into the hands of men:

1611 marginal noteMat. 20.17. mar. 9.31. luke 9.44.

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

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