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doctrine

Meaning of “doctrine”

That which is taught; teaching or instruction.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesCawdrey 1604Skeat 1893Webster 1828
51 occurrences50 verses19 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Deuteronomy 32:2

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2 Timothy 3:10
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 3:10 · retained source text

But thou hast fully knowen my doctrine, maner of life, purpose, faith, long suffering, charitie, patience,

1611 marginal noteOr, thou hast been a diligent follower of.

2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 2 Timothy 3:16 · retained source text

All Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproofe, for correction, for instrution in righteousnesse,

2 Timothy 4:3
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 4:3 · retained source text

For the time wil come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their owne lusts shall they heape to themselues teachers, hauing itching eares:

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Mark 1:22

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

In a general sense, whatever is taught. […] The act of teaching. […] Learning; knowledge.

volume 1, leaf 622, column 1 (entry starts at OCR line 37)