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break

Meaning of “break”

1. To separate, fracture, burst, or open. 2. To interrupt or violate. 3. To subdue. 4. To burst forth.

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140 occurrences133 verses31 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:9

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Judges 2:1
AND an angel of the Lord came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you.
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1611 witness · Judges 2:1 · retained source text

¶ And an Angel of the LORD came vp from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to goe vp out of Egypt, and haue brought you vnto the land which I sware vnto your fathers, and I said, I will neuer breake my Couenant with you.

1611 marginal noteOr, messenger.

Judges 8:9
And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
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1611 witness · Judges 8:9 · retained source text

And he spake also vnto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come againe in peace, I will breake downe this towre.

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