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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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Luke 17:2
It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 17:2 · retained source text

It were better for him that a milstone were hanged about his necke, and he cast into the Sea, then that he should offend one of these little ones.

Luke 19:43
For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 19:43 · retained source text

For the dayes shall come vpon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compasse thee round, and keepe thee in on euery side,

Luke 22:41
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 22:41 · retained source text

And he was withdrawen from them about a stones cast, and kneeled downe, and prayed,

Luke 22:49
When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 22:49 · retained source text

When they which were about him, saw what would follow, they said vnto him, Lord, shall wee smite with the sword?

Luke 22:59
And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilæan.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 22:59 · retained source text

And about the space of one houre after, another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a trueth this fellow also was with him; for he is a Galilean.

Luke 23:44
And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 23:44 · retained source text

And it was about the sixt houre, and there was a darkenesse ouer all the earth, vntill the ninth houre.

1611 marginal noteOr, land.

Luke 24:13
¶ And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 24:13 · retained source text

¶ And behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emaus, which was from Hierusalem about threescore furlongs.

1611 marginal noteMarke 16.12.

John 1:39
He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 1:39 · retained source text

He saith vnto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth houre.

1611 marginal noteThat was two houres before night.

John 4:6
Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 4:6 · retained source text

Now Iacobs Well was there. Iesus therefore being wearied with his iourney, sate thus on the Well: and it was about the sixth houre.

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