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abroad

Meaning of “abroad”

Out of doors or away from one’s usual place; outward, away, or throughout a wide area.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
80 occurrences78 verses31 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 10:18

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Romans 16:19
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 16:19 · retained source text

For your obedience is come abroad vnto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalfe: but yet I would haue you wise vnto that which is good, and simple concerning euill.

1611 marginal noteOr, harmelesse.

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Out of one's house; away from home; from a distance.

printed p. 258; PDF p. 278; Internet Archive leaf n277