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drawing

Meaning of “drawing”

1. Taking up water. 2. Coming near or approaching.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Judges 5:11

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Every verse containing “drawing”

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Judges 5:11
They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the Lord, even the righteous acts toward the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the Lord go down to the gates.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Judges 5:11 · retained source text

They that are deliuered from the noise of Archers in the places of drawing water; there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, euen the righteous acts towards the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD goe downe to the gates.

1611 marginal noteHebr. righteousnesses of the LORD.

John 6:19
So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 6:19 · retained source text

So when they had rowed about fiue and twentie, or thirtie furlongs, they see Iesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh vnto the ship: and they were afraid.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Pulling; hauling; bringing nearer; approaching.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 634