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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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Acts 1:2
Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 1:2 · retained source text

Untill the day in which hee was taken vp, after that he through the holy Ghost had giuen commaundements vnto the Apostles, whom he had chosen.

1 Corinthians 14:37
If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 14:37 · retained source text

If any man thinke himselfe to be a Prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge, that the things that I write vnto you, are the commandements of the Lord.

Ephesians 2:15
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 2:15 · retained source text

Hauing abolished in his flesh the enmitie, euen the Lawe of Commandements conteined in Ordinances, for to make in himselfe, of twaine, one newe man, so making peace.

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;)
1 word occurrence in this verse
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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:)

1 Thessalonians 4:2
For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Thessalonians 4:2 · retained source text

For yee know what commandements wee gaue you, by the Lord Iesus.

Titus 1:14
Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
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1611 witness · Titus 1:14 · retained source text

Not giuing heede to Iewish fables, and commandements of men that turne from the trueth.

1 John 2:3
And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 John 2:3 · retained source text

And hereby wee doe knowe that we know him, if we keepe his commandements.

1 John 2:4
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 John 2:4 · retained source text

He that saith, I knowe him, and keepeth not his commandements, is a lyer, and the trueth is not in 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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