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bound

Meaning of “bound”

1. Tied, fastened, wrapped, bandaged, joined, confined, or restrained, literally or figuratively. 2. Placed under a vow, law, duty, obligation, or determined course. 3. Directed or travelling toward a stated place. 4. A limit or boundary.

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104 occurrences101 verses31 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 22:9

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Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 22:15 · retained source text

Foolishnesse is bound in the heart of a child: but the rod of correction shal driue it farre from him.

1611 marginal noteChap. 13.24. and 19.18. and 23.13. and 29.15, 17.

Proverbs 30:4
Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?
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1611 witness · Proverbs 30:4 · retained source text

Who hath ascended vp into heauen, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his sonnes name, if thou canst tell?

1611 marginal noteIohn. 3.13. iob.38.4. psal.104.3 isa. 40.12.

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