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abound

Meaning of “abound”

To be plentiful, full, or in excess; to increase, overflow, or possess or supply in abundance.

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19 occurrences15 verses7 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Proverbs 28:20

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And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Matthew 24:12 · retained source text

And because iniquitie shal abound, the loue of many shall waxe cold.

Complete reference index — all 15 verses

Proverbs 28:20 Matthew 24:12 Romans 5:20 Romans 6:1 Romans 15:13 2 Corinthians 1:5 2 Corinthians 8:7 2 Corinthians 9:8 Philippians 1:9 Philippians 4:12 Philippians 4:17 Philippians 4:18 1 Thessalonians 3:12 1 Thessalonians 4:1 2 Peter 1:8

Where “abound” appears

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Proverbs1 occurrence
1 verse Matthew1 occurrence
1 verse Romans4 occurrences
3 verses 2 Corinthians5 occurrences
3 verses Philippians5 occurrences
4 verses 1 Thessalonians2 occurrences
2 verses 2 Peter1 occurrence
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Romans 15:13 Philippians 4:18 1 Thessalonians 3:12 Romans 5:20 2 Corinthians 9:8 Romans 15:14 Romans 15:29 Philippians 1:9 Philippians 1:11 1 Thessalonians 4:1 1 Thessalonians 4:10 Proverbs 28:20 2 Corinthians 8:7 Philippians 4:17 2 Peter 1:8

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