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build

Meaning of “build”

To construct, rest or depend on as a foundation.

Definition sources

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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 11:4

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Psalms 28:5
Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 28:5 · retained source text

Because they regard not the workes of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shal destroy them, and not build them vp.

Psalms 51:18
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 51:18 · retained source text

Doe good in thy good pleasure vnto Sion: build thou the walles of Ierusalem.

Psalms 69:35
For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 69:35 · retained source text

For God will saue Sion, and will build the cities of Iudah, that they may dwell there, and haue it in possession.

Psalms 89:4
Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 89:4 · retained source text

Thy seed will I stablish for euer: and build vp thy throne to all generations. Selah.

1611 marginal noteHeb. to generation and generation.

Psalms 102:16
When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 102:16 · retained source text

When the LORD shall build vp Zion: he shall appeare in his glory.

Psalms 127:1
EXCEPT the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 127:1 · retained source text

¶ Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vaine that build it: except the LORD keepe the citie, the watchman waketh but in vaine.

Psalms 147:2
The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 147:2 · retained source text

The LORD doeth build vp Ierusalem: he gathereth together the out-casts of Israel.

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To construct, rest or depend on as a foundation.

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