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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

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First occurrence: Numbers 14:9

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Acts 19:33
And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.
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1611 witness · Acts 19:33 · retained source text

And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Iewes putting him forward. And Alexander beckened with the hand, and would haue made his defence vnto the people.

Acts 22:1
MEN, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.
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1611 witness · Acts 22:1 · retained source text

¶ Men, brethren, and fathers, heare ye my defence which I make now vnto you.

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