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better

Meaning of “better”

Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
117 occurrences114 verses32 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 29:19

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Numbers 14:3
And wherefore hath the Lord brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?
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1611 witness · Numbers 14:3 · retained source text

And wherefore hath the LORD brought vs vnto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wiues, and our children should be a pray? Were it not better for vs to returne into Egypt?

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Historical definitions

With more affection; in a higher degree. More correctly, or fully. With superior excellence.

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