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clothe

Meaning of “clothe”

Sense 1: To put garments upon or provide clothing. Sense 2: Figuratively, to cover, invest, or surround with the condition or quality named.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
16 occurrences14 verses10 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 40:14

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Zechariah 3:4
And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment.
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1611 witness · Zechariah 3:4 · retained source text

And he answered, and spake vnto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthie garments from him. And vnto him he said, Behold, I haue caused thine iniquity to passe from thee, and I wil clothe thee with change of raiment.

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To put garments on; to provide with clothing; figuratively, to cover or invest with a quality or condition.

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