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command

Meaning of “command”

Sense 1: To order or direct with authority. Sense 2: An authoritative order, charge, or commandment.

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104 occurrences103 verses23 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 18:19

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Genesis 18:19
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Genesis 18:19 · retained source text

For I know him, that hee will command his children, and his household after him, and they shall keepe the way of the LORD, to doe iustice and iudgement, that the LORD may bring vpon Abraham, that which hee hath spoken of him.

Genesis 27:8
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Genesis 27:8 · retained source text

Now therefore, my sonne, obey my voyce, according to that which I command thee.

Genesis 50:16
And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 50:16 · retained source text

And they sent a messenger vnto Ioseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

1611 marginal noteHeb charged.

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