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building

Meaning of “building”

Sense 1: A structure made for habitation or use. Sense 2: The act of constructing.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
37 occurrences35 verses14 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Joshua 22:19

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1 Chronicles 28:2
Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 28:2 · retained source text

Then Dauid the king stood vp vpon his feete, and said, Heare me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to builde an house of rest for the Arke of the Couenant of the LORD, and for the footestoole of our God, & had made ready for the building.

1611 marginal note2.Sam. 7.5,13. 1 kin. 5.5. 1.chro. 22.8.

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Historical definitions

A fabric or edifice constructed for use or convenience, as a house, church, or shop.

volume 1, leaf 321, column 1 (main_dictionary)