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built

Meaning of “built”

Constructed, formed, established, or strengthened.

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170 occurrences163 verses33 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 13:18

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Psalms 78:69
And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.
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1611 witness · Psalms 78:69 · retained source text

And he built his sanctuarie like high palaces: like the earth which he hath established for euer.

1611 marginal noteHeb. founded.

Psalms 89:2
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
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1611 witness · Psalms 89:2 · retained source text

For I haue said, Mercie shall bee built vp for euer: thy faithfulnesse shalt thou establish in the very heauens.

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