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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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Job 36:18
Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 36:18 · retained source text

Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransome cannot deliuer thee.

1611 marginal noteHeb. turn thee aside.

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