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devise

Meaning of “devise”

To form, plan, purpose, design, or contrive in the mind; to arrange means or work for accomplishing an intended end, whether good or evil.

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16 occurrences15 verses7 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 31:4

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Ezekiel 11:2
Then said he unto me, Son of man, these are the men that devise mischief, and give wicked counsel in this city:
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Then said he vnto me; Sonne of man, these are the men that deuise mischiefe, & giue wicked counsel in this city.

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