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dead

Meaning of “dead”

Sense 1: Without life; deprived of life. Sense 2: Lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.

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364 occurrences331 verses45 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 20:3

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James 2:17
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · James 2:17 · retained source text

Euen so faith, if it hath not works, is dead being alone.

1611 marginal noteGr. by it selfe.

James 2:26
For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
2 word occurrences in this verse
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1611 witness · James 2:26 · retained source text

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without workes is dead also.

1611 marginal noteOr, breath.

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