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bidden

Meaning of “bidden”

Commanded, invited, summoned, or directed.

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14 occurrences13 verses4 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 1 Samuel 9:13

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Showing verses 11–13 of 13 · 14 word occurrences in this result

Luke 14:10
But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 14:10 · retained source text

But when thou art bidden, goe and sit downe in the lowest roume, that when he that bade thee commeth, hee may say vnto thee, Friend, goe vp higher: then shalt thou haue worship in the presence of them that sit at meate with thee.

1611 marginal noteProu. 25.5.

Luke 14:17
And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Luke 14:17 · retained source text

And sent his seruant at supper time, to say to them that were bidden, Come, for all things are now ready.

Luke 14:24
For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.
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1611 witness · Luke 14:24 · retained source text

For I say vnto you, that none of those men which were bidden, shall taste of my supper.

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