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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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Romans 6:17
But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 6:17 · retained source text

But God bee thanked, that yee were the seruants of sinne: but ye haue obeyed from the heart that fourme of doctrine, which was deliuered you.

1611 marginal noteGr. whereto ye were deliuered.

Romans 16:17
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Romans 16:17 · retained source text

Now I beseech you, brethren, marke them which cause diuisions and offences, contrary to the doctrine which ye haue learned, and auoide them.

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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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