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alive

Meaning of “alive”

Sense 1: Living; having life; not dead. Sense 2: Continuing or active in life, force, or operation.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
88 occurrences86 verses26 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 6:19

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Romans 6:11
Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 6:11 · retained source text

Likewise reckon yee also your selues to be dead indeed vnto sinne: but aliue vnto God, through Iesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 6:13
Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 6:13 · retained source text

Neither yeeld yee your members as instruments of vnrighteousnes vnto sinne: but yeelde your selues vnto God, as those that are aliue from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousnesse vnto God.

1611 marginal noteGr. armes, or weapons.

Romans 7:9
For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.
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1611 witness · Romans 7:9 · retained source text

For I was aliue without the Law once, but when the commandement came, sinne reuiued, and I died.

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Historical definitions

Having life, in opposition to dead; living. In a state of action; unextinguished; undestroyed; unexpired; in force or operation.

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