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Meaning of “back”

Sense 1: The rear part; a position or direction behind. Sense 2: A return to a former place or condition.

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154 occurrences151 verses33 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 14:16

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Proverbs 10:13
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 10:13 · retained source text

In the lips of him that hath vnderstanding, wisedome is found: but a rod is for the backe of him that is voyd of vnderstanding.

1611 marginal noteHebr. heart.

Proverbs 19:29
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 19:29 · retained source text

Iudgements are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the backe of fooles.

Proverbs 26:3
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 26:3 · retained source text

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the asse; and a rod for the fooles backe.

1611 marginal noteChap. 10.13. psal. 32.9.

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