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confess

Meaning of “confess”

To make confession; to disclose faults, or the state of the conscience.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
28 occurrences26 verses17 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Leviticus 5:5

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John 9:22
These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
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1611 witness · John 9:22 · retained source text

These words spake his parents, because they feared the Iewes: for the Iewes had agreed already, that if any man did confesse that he was Christ, he should be put out of the Synagogue.

John 12:42
¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
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1611 witness · John 12:42 · retained source text

¶ Neuerthelesse, among the chiefe rulers also, many beleeued on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confesse him, lest they should be put out of the Synagogue.

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To make confession; to disclose faults, or the state of the conscience.

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