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commandments

Meaning of “commandments”

Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.

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171 occurrences168 verses33 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 26:5

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Colossians 2:22
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
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1611 witness · Colossians 2:22 · retained source text

Which all are to perish with the vsing) after the commandements and doctrines of men:

Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
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1611 witness · Colossians 4:10 · retained source text

Aristarchus my fellow prisoner saluteth you, and Marcus sisters sonne to Barnabas, (touching whome yee receiued commandements; if he come vnto you, receiue him:)

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Psalms 111:7

The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

Psalms 119:151

Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth.

Psalms 119:172

My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

Psalms 119:86

All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

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