KJV dictionary & concordance

astray

Meaning of “astray”

Away from the right place, path, or course; wandering or in error.

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22 occurrences18 verses10 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 23:4

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Every verse containing “astray”

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For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 1 Peter 2:25 · retained source text

For yee were as sheepe going astray, but are now returned vnto the shepheard and Bishop of your soules.

Complete reference index — all 18 verses

Exodus 23:4 Deuteronomy 22:1 Psalms 58:3 Psalms 119:67 Psalms 119:176 Proverbs 5:23 Proverbs 7:25 Proverbs 28:10 Isaiah 53:6 Jeremiah 50:6 Ezekiel 14:11 Ezekiel 44:10 Ezekiel 44:15 Ezekiel 48:11 Matthew 18:12 Matthew 18:13 1 Peter 2:25 2 Peter 2:15

Where “astray” appears

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Exodus1 occurrence
1 verse Deuteronomy1 occurrence
1 verse Psalms3 occurrences
3 verses Proverbs3 occurrences
3 verses Isaiah1 occurrence
1 verse Jeremiah1 occurrence
1 verse Ezekiel7 occurrences
4 verses Matthew3 occurrences
2 verses 1 Peter1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Peter1 occurrence
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Exodus 23:4 Psalm 119:176 Proverbs 7:25 Isaiah 53:6 Ezekiel 44:10 Matthew 18:11-12 Matthew 18:11 Matthew 18:12 Psalms 58:3 Psalms 119:67 Proverbs 5:23 Jeremiah 50:6 Ezekiel 44:15 Matthew 18:13 2 Peter 2:15