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constraineth

Meaning of “constraineth”

Compels, presses, or powerfully moves.

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2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 32:18

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Job 32:18
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 32:18 · retained source text

For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

1611 marginal noteHeb. words

1611 marginal noteHeb. the spirit of my belly.

2 Corinthians 5:14
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 5:14 · retained source text

For the loue of Christ constreineth vs, because wee thus iudge: that if one died for all, then were all dead:

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