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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

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First occurrence: Deuteronomy 32:2

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Isaiah 28:9
¶ Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 28:9 · retained source text

¶ Whome shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to vnderstand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milke, and drawen from the breasts.

1611 marginal noteHebr. the hearing.

Isaiah 29:24
They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Isaiah 29:24 · retained source text

They also that erred in spirit shall come to vnderstanding, and they that murmured, shall learne doctrine.

1611 marginal noteHebr. shall know understanding.

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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.

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