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building

Meaning of “building”

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

Definition sources

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

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First occurrence: Joshua 22:19

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Joshua 22:19
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Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the Lord, wherein the Lord’s tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the Lord, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the Lord our God.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Joshua 22:19 · retained source text

Notwithstanding, if the lande of your possession be vncleane, then passe yee ouer vnto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORDs Tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among vs: but rebell not against the LORD, nor rebell against vs, in building you an altar, beside the Altar of the LORD our God.

Complete reference index — all 35 verses
Joshua 22:191 Kings 3:11 Kings 6:71 Kings 6:121 Kings 6:381 Kings 7:11 Kings 9:11 Kings 15:211 Chronicles 28:22 Chronicles 3:32 Chronicles 16:52 Chronicles 16:6Ezra 4:4Ezra 4:12Ezra 5:4Ezra 5:16Ezra 6:8Ecclesiastes 10:18Ezekiel 17:17Ezekiel 40:5Ezekiel 41:12Ezekiel 41:13Ezekiel 41:15Ezekiel 42:1Ezekiel 42:5Ezekiel 42:6Ezekiel 42:10Ezekiel 46:23John 2:201 Corinthians 3:92 Corinthians 5:1Ephesians 2:21Hebrews 9:11Jude 1:20Revelation 21:18

Where “building” appears

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Joshua1 occurrence
1 verse1 Kings8 occurrences
7 verses1 Chronicles1 occurrence
1 verse2 Chronicles3 occurrences
3 versesEzra5 occurrences
5 versesEcclesiastes1 occurrence
1 verseEzekiel11 occurrences
10 versesJohn1 occurrence
1 verse1 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verseEphesians1 occurrence
1 verseHebrews1 occurrence
1 verseJude1 occurrence
1 verseRevelation1 occurrence
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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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

volume 1, leaf 321, column 1 (main_dictionary)