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choose

Meaning of “choose”

To select or prefer from among alternatives.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
59 occurrences58 verses16 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 17:9

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Proverbs 1:29
For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 1:29 · retained source text

For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the feare of the LORD.

Proverbs 3:31
¶ Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 3:31 · retained source text

¶ Enuie thou not the oppressour, and choose none of his wayes.

1611 marginal noteHebr. a man of violence.

1611 marginal notePsal. 37 1.

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