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behalf

Meaning of “behalf”

Account, interest, or benefit; 'on behalf of' means for the sake or account of.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
13 occurrences13 verses10 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 27:21

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2 Corinthians 1:11
Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 1:11 · retained source text

You also helping together by prayer for vs, that for the gift bestowed vpon vs by the meanes of many persons, thankes may bee giuen by many on our behalfe.

2 Corinthians 5:12
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 5:12 · retained source text

For we commend not our selues againe vnto you, but giue you occasion to glory on our behalfe, that you may haue somewhat to answere them, which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

1611 marginal noteGr. in the face.

2 Corinthians 8:24
Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 8:24 · retained source text

Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the Churches, the proofe of your loue, & of our boasting on your behalfe.

2 Corinthians 9:3
Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 9:3 · retained source text

Yet haue I sent the brethren, least our boasting of you should bee in vaine in this behalfe, that as I saide, yee may be readie.

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Account, interest, or benefit; 'on behalf of' means for the sake or account of.

printed p. 260; PDF p. 280; Internet Archive leaf n279