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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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Titus 2:1
BUT speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Titus 2:1 · retained source text

¶ But speake thou the things which become sound doctrine:

Titus 2:10
Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Titus 2:10 · retained source text

Not purloyning, but shewing all good fidelitie, that they may adorne the doctrine of God our Sauiour in all things.

Hebrews 6:1
THEREFORE leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hebrews 6:1 · retained source text

¶ Therefore leauing the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let vs goe on vnto perfection, not laying againe the foundation of repentance from dead workes, and of faith towards God,

1611 marginal noteOr, the word of the beginning of Christ.

Hebrews 6:2
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 6:2 · retained source text

Of the doctrine of Baptismes, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternall iudgement.

2 John 1:9
Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 John 1:9 · retained source text

Whosoeuer transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God: hee that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Sonne.

2 John 1:10
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 John 1:10 · retained source text

If there come any vnto you, and bring not this doctrine, receiue him not into your house, neither bid him, God speed.

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
The 1611 reading
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
The 1611 reading
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.

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