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breast

Meaning of “breast”

The front part of the body between the neck and the belly.

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18 occurrences17 verses9 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 29:26

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John 13:25
He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 13:25 · retained source text

Hee then lying on Iesus breast, saith vnto him, Lord, who is it?

John 21:20
Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 21:20 · retained source text

Then Peter turning about, seeth the Disciple whom Iesus loued, following, which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is hee that betraieth thee?

1611 marginal noteIohn. 13.23. & 20.2.

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