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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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Philippians 1:7
Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Philippians 1:7 · retained source text

Euen as it is meete for mee to thinke this of you all, because I haue you in my heart, in as much as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the Gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

1611 marginal noteOr, you haue me in your heart.

1611 marginal noteOr, partakers with me of grace.

Philippians 1:17
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Philippians 1:17 · retained source text

But the other of loue, knowing that I am set for the defence of the Gospel.

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