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cannot

Meaning of “cannot”

Is unable to; is not able to.

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184 occurrences175 verses42 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:19

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Showing verses 11–12 of 12 · 15 word occurrences in this result

Isaiah 59:1
BEHOLD, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
2 word occurrences in this verse
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1611 witness · Isaiah 59:1 · retained source text

¶ Beholde, the LORDs hand is not shortened, that it cannot saue: neither his eare heauie, that it cannot heare.

1611 marginal noteNum.11.23. chap.50.2.

Isaiah 59:14
And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Isaiah 59:14 · retained source text

And iudgement is turned away backward, and iustice standeth a farre off: for truth is fallen in the streete, and equitie cannot enter.

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