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bare

Meaning of “bare”

1. As the past tense of bear, brought forth or gave birth to offspring; also produced fruit or other increase. 2. Carried, conveyed, supported, lifted, or sustained a person, object, or load. 3. Bore, endured, or took upon oneself a loss, infirmity, sin, or other burden. 4. Gave witness or record; testified. 5. Exercised rule or authority. 6. As an adjective, uncovered, naked, exposed, stripped, or without covering.

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186 occurrences178 verses30 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:1

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2 Kings 4:17
And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 4:17 · retained source text

And the woman conceiued, and bare a sonne at that season, that Elisha had said vnto her, according to the time of life.

2 Kings 5:23
And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 5:23 · retained source text

And Naaman said, Bee content, take two talents: and hee vrged him, and bound two talents of siluer in two bags, with two changes of garments, and layde them vpon two of his seruants, and they bare them before him.

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