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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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Hosea 5:15
¶ I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hosea 5:15 · retained source text

¶ I will goe and returne to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seeke my face: in their affliction they will seeke me early.

1611 marginal noteHeb. till they be guiltie.

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Historical definitions

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.

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