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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

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First occurrence: Genesis 11:4

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1 Chronicles 17:25
For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 17:25 · retained source text

For thou, O my God, hast tolde thy seruant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy seruant hath found in his heart to pray before thee.

1611 marginal noteHeb. hast reuealed the eare of thy seruant.

1 Chronicles 21:22
Then David said to Ornan, Grant me the place of this threshingfloor, that I may build an altar therein unto the Lord: thou shalt grant it me for the full price: that the plague may be stayed from the people.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 21:22 · retained source text

Then Dauid saide to Ornan, Grant mee the place of this threshing floore, that I may build an Altar therein vnto the LORD: thou shalt grant it mee for the full price, that the plague may be stayed from the people.

1611 marginal noteHeb. giue.

1 Chronicles 22:2
And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 22:2 · retained source text

And Dauid commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel: and hee set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God.

1 Chronicles 22:6
¶ Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the Lord God of Israel.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 22:6 · retained source text

¶ Then hee called for Solomon his sonne, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel.

1 Chronicles 22:7
And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the Lord my God:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 22:7 · retained source text

And Dauid saide to Solomon; My sonne, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house vnto the Name of the LORD my God.

1 Chronicles 22:8
But the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 22:8 · retained source text

But the word of the LORD came to mee, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great warres: thou shalt not build an house vnto my Name, because thou hast shed much blood vpon the earth in my sight.

1611 marginal noteChap. 28.3. 2.sam. 7.13.

1 Chronicles 22:10
He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 22:10 · retained source text

Hee shall build an house for my Name, and he shal be my sonne, and I will be his father, and I will establish the throne of his kingdome ouer Israel for euer.

1 Chronicles 22:11
Now, my son, the Lord be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the Lord thy God, as he hath said of thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 22:11 · retained source text

Now my sonne, The LORD be with thee, and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee.

1 Chronicles 22:19
Now set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the Lord God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 22:19 · retained source text

Now set your heart and your soule to seeke the LORD your God: arise therfore, and build ye the Sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the Arke of the Couenant of the LORD, & the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the Name of the LORD.

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To construct, rest or depend on as a foundation.

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