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about

Meaning of “about”

1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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632 occurrences594 verses50 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 23:17

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Hosea 7:2
And they consider not in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness: now their own doings have beset them about; they are before my face.
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1611 witness · Hosea 7:2 · retained source text

And they consider not in their hearts that I remember al their wickednesse: now their owne doings haue beset them about, they are before my face.

1611 marginal noteHebr. say not to.

Hosea 11:12
Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints.
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1611 witness · Hosea 11:12 · retained source text

Ephraim compasseth mee about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Iudah yet ruleth with God, and is faithfull with the Saints.

1611 marginal noteOr, with the most holy

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