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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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Proverbs 17:25
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 17:25 · retained source text

A foolish sonne is a griefe to his father, & bitternes to her that bare him.

1611 marginal noteChap. 10.1. & 15.20. and 19.13.

Proverbs 23:25
Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 23:25 · retained source text

Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall reioyce.

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