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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 Samuel 3:12
In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.
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1611 witness · 1 Samuel 3:12 · retained source text

In that day, I will performe against Eli, all things which I haue spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.

1611 marginal noteHebr. beginning and ending.

1 Samuel 22:15
Did I then begin to inquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not the king impute any thing unto his servant, nor to all the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less or more.
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1611 witness · 1 Samuel 22:15 · retained source text

Did I then beginne to enquire of God for him? be it farre from mee: let not the king impute any thing vnto his seruant, nor to all the house of my father: for thy seruant knew nothing of all this, lesse or more.

1611 marginal noteHebr. litle or great.

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