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congregation

Meaning of “congregation”

1. A gathered assembly, company, or community of people, or the people considered together as a body. 2. In the fixed expressions "tabernacle of the congregation" and "tent of the congregation," part of the name of the appointed meeting place.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
364 occurrences331 verses22 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 12:3

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Proverbs 21:16
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 21:16 · retained source text

The man that wandreth out of the way of vnderstanding, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.

Proverbs 26:26
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 26:26 · retained source text

Whose hatred is couered by deceit, his wickednesse shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

1611 marginal noteOr, hatred is couered in secret.

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The act of bringing together or assembling; a collection or assembly, especially an assembly of persons and, appropriately, persons met for the worship of God and religious instruction.

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