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bearing

Meaning of “bearing”

1. Carrying, supporting, or taking something along. 2. Producing or bringing forth offspring, seed, or fruit. 3. In ‘bearing witness,’ testifying or attesting. 4. Enduring or sustaining a burden, condition, or reproach.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
22 occurrences22 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 1:29

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2 Samuel 15:24
¶ And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 15:24 · retained source text

¶ And loe, Zadok also, and all the Leuites were with him, bearing the Arke of the Couenant of God, and they set downe the Arke of God; and Abiathar went vp, vntill all the people had done passing out of the citie.

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