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commit

Meaning of “commit”

To do or perpetrate; to entrust, deliver, consign, or place in custody.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
75 occurrences67 verses26 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 20:14

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James 2:9
But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 2:9 · retained source text

But if ye haue respect to persons, ye commit sinne, and are conuinced of the Law, as transgressours.

James 2:11
For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · James 2:11 · retained source text

For he that said, Doe not commit adultery; sayd also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressour of the Law.

1611 marginal noteOr, that Law which said.

1 Peter 4:19
Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Peter 4:19 · retained source text

Wherfore, let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit the keeping of their soules to him in well doing, as vnto a faithfull Creator.

1 John 3:9
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 John 3:9 · retained source text

Whosoeuer is borne of God, doth not commit sinne: for his seede remaineth in him, and he cannot sinne, because he is borne of God.

Revelation 2:14
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Revelation 2:14 · retained source text

But I haue a fewe things against thee, because thou hast there them that holde the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling blocke before the children of Israel, to eate things sacrificed vnto idoles, and to commit fornication.

1611 marginal noteNum. 25.

Revelation 2:20
Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Revelation 2:20 · retained source text

Notwithstanding, I haue a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Iezebel, which calleth herselfe a Prophetesse, to teach and to seduce my seruants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed vnto idoles.

1611 marginal note1.Kin. 16.31.

Revelation 2:22
Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Revelation 2:22 · retained source text

Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her, into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

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Historical definitions

To give in trust; to put into the hands or power of another; to entrust; with to. […] To do; to effect or perpetrate; as, to commit murder, treason, felony, or trespass.

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