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built

Meaning of “built”

Constructed, formed, established, or strengthened.

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First occurrence: Genesis 13:18

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Joshua 24:13
And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Joshua 24:13 · retained source text

And I haue giuen you a land for which ye did not labour, & cities which ye built not, and yee dwell in them: of the vineyards and Oliue-yards which ye planted not, doe ye eate.

Judges 1:26
And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called the name thereof Luz: which is the name thereof unto this day.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Judges 1:26 · retained source text

And the man went into the lande of the Hittites, and built a citie, and called the name thereof Luz: which is the name thereof vnto this day.

Judges 6:24
Then Gideon built an altar there unto the Lord, and called it Jehovah-shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abi-ezrites.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Judges 6:24 · retained source text

Then Gideon built an Altar there vnto the LORD, and called it Iehouah shalom: vnto this day it is yet in Ophrah, of the Abi-Ezrites.

1611 marginal noteThat is, The LORD send peace.

Judges 6:28
¶ And when the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was cast down, and the grove was cut down that was by it, and the second bullock was offered upon the altar that was built.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Judges 6:28 · retained source text

¶ And when the men of the citie arose earely in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was cast downe, and the groue was cut downe that was by it, and the second bullocke was offered vpon the altar that was built.

Judges 18:28
And there was no deliverer, because it was far from Zidon, and they had no business with any man; and it was in the valley that lieth by Beth-rehob. And they built a city, and dwelt therein.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Judges 18:28 · retained source text

And there was no deliuerer, because it was farre from Zidon, and they had no businesse with any man: and it was in the valley that lieth by Beth-rehob, and they built a citie, and dwelt therein.

Judges 21:4
And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Judges 21:4 · retained source text

And it came to passe on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an Altar, and offered burnt offerings, and peace offerings.

1 Samuel 7:17
And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Samuel 7:17 · retained source text

And his returne was to Ramah: for there was his house: and there hee iudged Israel, and there hee built an altar vnto the LORD.

1 Samuel 14:35
And Saul built an altar unto the Lord: the same was the first altar that he built unto the Lord.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Samuel 14:35 · retained source text

And Saul built an altar vnto the LORD: the same was the first altar that he built vnto the LORD.

1611 marginal noteHebr. that Altar he beganne to build vnto the LORD.

2 Samuel 5:9
So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 5:9 · retained source text

So Dauid dwelt in the fort, and called it the citie of Dauid, and Dauid built round about, from Millo and inward.

2 Samuel 5:11
¶ And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 5:11 · retained source text

¶ And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to Dauid, and Cedar trees, and carpenters, and Masons: and they built Dauid an house.

1611 marginal noteHebr. hewers of the stone of the wall.

1611 marginal note1.Chron. 14.1.

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