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begin

Meaning of “begin”

To have an original or first existence; to take rise; to commence.

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27 occurrences26 verses14 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 11:6

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1 Peter 4:17
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For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
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1611 witness · 1 Peter 4:17 · retained source text

For the time is come that iudgement must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at vs, what shall the ende bee of them that obey not the Gospel of God?

Complete reference index — all 26 verses
Genesis 11:6Deuteronomy 2:24Deuteronomy 2:25Deuteronomy 2:31Deuteronomy 16:9Joshua 3:7Judges 10:18Judges 13:51 Samuel 3:121 Samuel 22:152 Kings 8:25Nehemiah 11:17Jeremiah 25:29Ezekiel 9:6Matthew 24:49Luke 3:8Luke 12:45Luke 13:25Luke 13:26Luke 14:9Luke 14:29Luke 21:28Luke 23:302 Corinthians 3:11 Peter 4:17Revelation 10:7

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verseDeuteronomy4 occurrences
4 versesJoshua1 occurrence
1 verseJudges2 occurrences
2 verses1 Samuel2 occurrences
2 verses2 Kings1 occurrence
1 verseNehemiah1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseEzekiel1 occurrence
1 verseMatthew1 occurrence
1 verseLuke8 occurrences
8 verses2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse1 Peter2 occurrences
1 verseRevelation1 occurrence
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