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bore

Meaning of “bore”

To pierce or make a hole through.

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2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 21:6

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Every verse containing “bore”

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Exodus 21:6
Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Exodus 21:6 · retained source text

Then his master shall bring him vnto the Iudges, hee shall also bring him to the doore, or vnto the doore post, and his master shall boare his eare through with an aule, and he shall serue him for euer.

Job 41:2
Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 41:2 · retained source text

Canst thou put an hooke into his nose? or bore his iawe through with a thorne?

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