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acknowledge

Meaning of “acknowledge”

To own, avow, admit, or recognize as true; to confess; to regard or receive with approval or respect; to recognize a person, relationship, or benefit.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
16 occurrences15 verses9 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Deuteronomy 21:17

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Deuteronomy 21:17
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But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Deuteronomy 21:17 · retained source text

But hee shall acknowledge the sonne of the hated for the first borne, by giuing him a double portion of all that hee hath: for hee is the beginning of his strength; the right of the first borne is his.

1611 marginal noteHebr. that is found with him.

Deuteronomy 33:9
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Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant.
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1611 witness · Deuteronomy 33:9 · retained source text

Who said vnto his father & to his mother, I haue not seene him, neither did hee acknowledge his brethren; nor knew his owne children: for they haue obserued thy word, and kept thy Couenant.

Complete reference index — all 15 verses
Deuteronomy 21:17Deuteronomy 33:9Psalms 51:3Proverbs 3:6Isaiah 33:13Isaiah 61:9Isaiah 63:16Jeremiah 3:13Jeremiah 14:20Jeremiah 24:5Daniel 11:39Hosea 5:151 Corinthians 14:371 Corinthians 16:182 Corinthians 1:13

Where “acknowledge” appears

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Deuteronomy2 occurrences
2 versesPsalms1 occurrence
1 verseProverbs1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah3 occurrences
3 versesJeremiah3 occurrences
3 versesDaniel1 occurrence
1 verseHosea1 occurrence
1 verse1 Corinthians2 occurrences
2 verses2 Corinthians2 occurrences
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Webster 1828

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To own, avow, or admit as true; to notice with particular regard; to own or confess guilt; to admit or receive with approbation; to own with gratitude; to recognize as belonging; or to receive with respect.

volume 1, leaf 118, column 1-2 (main_dictionary)