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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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Proverbs 1:9
For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 1:9 · retained source text

For they shall be an ornament of grace vnto thy head, and chaines about thy necke.

1611 marginal noteHebr. an adding.

Proverbs 3:3
Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 3:3 · retained source text

Let not mercy and trueth forsake thee: bind them about thy necke, write them vpon the table of thine heart.

1611 marginal noteExod. 13.9 deut. 6.8.

Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 20:19 · retained source text

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer, reueileth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lippes.

1611 marginal noteOr, entiseth.

1611 marginal noteChap. 11.13.

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