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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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Nehemiah 4:3
Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Nehemiah 4:3 · retained source text

Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Euen that which they build, if a foxe goe vp, he shall euen breake downe their stone wall.

Nehemiah 4:10
And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Nehemiah 4:10 · retained source text

And Iudah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish, so that we are not able to build the wall.

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.

Proverbs 24:27
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 24:27 · retained source text

Prepare thy worke without, and make it fit for thy selfe in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

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To construct, rest or depend on as a foundation.

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