KJV dictionary & concordance

defence

Meaning of “defence”

Sense 1: Protection from attack or harm; a means of defending. Sense 2: An answer made against an accusation.

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22 occurrences21 verses9 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Numbers 14:9

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KJV PCE

¶ And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 11:5 · retained source text

¶ And Rehoboam dwelt in Ierusalem, and built cities for defence in Iudah.

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