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bars

Meaning of “bars”

Sense 1: Rigid rods, crosspieces, or bolts used to join, strengthen, close, or secure a structure or gate. Sense 2: Figuratively, strong barriers, bonds, or restraints.

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38 occurrences34 verses16 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 26:26

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Job 17:16
They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 17:16 · retained source text

They shall goe downe to the barres of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust.

Job 38:10
And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 38:10 · retained source text

And brake vp for it my decreed place, and set barres and doores,

1611 marginal noteOr, established my decree vpon it.

Job 40:18
His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 40:18 · retained source text

His bones are as strong pieces of brasse: his bones are like barres of iron.

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