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beware

Meaning of “beware”

To take heed, be cautious, watch, or guard oneself against a person, act, teaching, danger, or neglect.

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28 occurrences26 verses16 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 24:6

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Deuteronomy 6:12
Then beware lest thou forget the Lord, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
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1611 witness · Deuteronomy 6:12 · retained source text

Then beware lest thou forget the LORD which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.

1611 marginal noteHeb. bondmen or seruants.

Deuteronomy 8:11
Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Deuteronomy 8:11 · retained source text

Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his Commandements, and his Iudgements, and his Statutes which I command thee this day:

Deuteronomy 15:9
Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the Lord against thee, and it be sin unto thee.
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1611 witness · Deuteronomy 15:9 · retained source text

Beware that there bee not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seuenth yeere, the yeere of release is at hand, and thine eye be euill against thy poore brother, and thou giuest him nought, and hee crie vnto the LORD against thee, and it be sinne vnto thee.

1611 marginal noteHeb. word.

1611 marginal noteHeb. Belial

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