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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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First occurrence: Genesis 23:17

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James 3:3
Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.
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1611 witness · James 3:3 · retained source text

Behold, we put bittes in the horses mouthes, that they may obey vs, and we turne about their whole body.

James 3:4
Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
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1611 witness · James 3:4 · retained source text

Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driuen of fierce windes, yet are they turned about with a very small helme, whithersoeuer the gouernour listeth.

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