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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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Isaiah 33:13
¶ Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Isaiah 33:13 · retained source text

¶ Heare yee that are farre off, what I haue done; and yee that are neere, acknowledge my might.

Isaiah 61:9
And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the Lord hath blessed.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Isaiah 61:9 · retained source text

And their seed shalbe knowen among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: All that see them, shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed.

Isaiah 63:16
Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O Lord, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 63:16 · retained source text

Doubtlesse thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of vs, and Israel acknowledge vs not: thou, O LORD art our Father, our Redeemer, thy Name is from euerlasting.

1611 marginal noteOr, our redeemer, from euerlasting is thy name.

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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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