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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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Nehemiah 11:17

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And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Nehemiah 11:17 · retained source text

And Mattaniah the sonne of Micha, the sonne of Zabdi, the sonne of Asaph, was the principall to beginne the thankesgiuing in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the sonne of Shammua, the sonne of Galal, the sonne of Ieduthun.

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Where “begin” appears

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verse Deuteronomy4 occurrences
4 verses Joshua1 occurrence
1 verse Judges2 occurrences
2 verses 1 Samuel2 occurrences
2 verses 2 Kings1 occurrence
1 verse Nehemiah1 occurrence
1 verse Jeremiah1 occurrence
1 verse Ezekiel1 occurrence
1 verse Matthew1 occurrence
1 verse Luke8 occurrences
8 verses 2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Peter2 occurrences
1 verse Revelation1 occurrence
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Genesis 11:6 Deuteronomy 16:9 Judges 13:5 Nehemiah 11:17 Matthew 24:49 Luke 13:26 Luke 21:28 Revelation 10:7