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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

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First occurrence: Exodus 23:4

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Proverbs 5:23
He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 5:23 · retained source text

He shall die without instruction, and in the greatnesse of his folly he shal goe astray.

Proverbs 7:25
Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 7:25 · retained source text

Let not thine heart decline to her wayes, goe not astray in her paths.

Proverbs 28:10
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 28:10 · retained source text

Who so causeth the righteous to goe astray in an euill way, he shall fall himselfe into his owne pit: but the vpright shall haue good things in possession.

1611 marginal noteChap.26.27.

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