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build

Meaning of “build”

To construct, rest or depend on as a foundation.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
162 occurrences154 verses35 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 11:4

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Daniel 9:25
Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Daniel 9:25 · retained source text

Know therefore and vnderstand, that from the going foorth of the commandement to restore and to build Ierusalem, vnto the Messiah the Prince, shall be seuen weekes; and threescore and two weekes, the street shall be built againe, and the wall, euen in troublous times.

1611 marginal noteHeb. shall returne and be built.

1611 marginal noteOr, breach or ditch.

1611 marginal noteHebr. in strait of times.

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To construct, rest or depend on as a foundation.

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