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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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Revelation 2:14
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Revelation 2:14 · retained source text

But I haue a fewe things against thee, because thou hast there them that holde the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling blocke before the children of Israel, to eate things sacrificed vnto idoles, and to commit fornication.

1611 marginal noteNum. 25.

Revelation 2:15
So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Revelation 2:15 · retained source text

So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.

Revelation 2:24
But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Revelation 2:24 · retained source text

But vnto you I say, and vnto the rest in Thyatira, as many as haue not this doctrine, and which haue not knowen the depthes of Satan, as they speake, I will put vpon you none other burden:

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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)