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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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Mark 1:27
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 1:27 · retained source text

And they were all amased, insomuch that they questioned among themselues, saying, What thing is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authoritie commandeth he euen the vncleane spirits, and they doe obey him.

Mark 4:2
And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 4:2 · retained source text

And he taught them many things by parables, and said vnto them in his doctrine,

Mark 11:18
And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 11:18 · retained source text

And the Scribes and chiefe Priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

Mark 12:38
¶ And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Mark 12:38 · retained source text

¶ And he said vnto them in his doctrine, Beware of the Scribes, which loue to goe in long clothing, and loue salutations in the market places,

1611 marginal noteMatth. 23.5.

Luke 4:32
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 4:32 · retained source text

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his worde was with power.

1611 marginal noteMat. 7.29.

John 7:16
Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 7:16 · retained source text

Iesus answered them, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

John 7:17
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 7:17 · retained source text

If any man will doe his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speake of my selfe.

John 18:19
¶ The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 18:19 · retained source text

¶ The high Priest then asked Iesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

Acts 5:28
Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 5:28 · retained source text

Saying, Did not wee straitly command you, that you should not teach in this Name? And behold, yee haue filled Hierusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this mans blood vpon vs.

1611 marginal noteChap. 4.18.

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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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