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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 1:17
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
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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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