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drew

Meaning of “drew”

1. Came or approached, especially in “drew near,” “drew nigh,” or “drew on.” 2. Pulled, dragged, led, or caused to move toward, along, away, or out. 3. Took or brought something out or up, as water, a sword, staves, or a shoe. 4. Bent a bow by pulling its string.

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85 occurrences84 verses24 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 18:23

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2 Kings 3:26
¶ And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too sore for him, he took with him seven hundred men that drew swords, to break through even unto the king of Edom: but they could not.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Kings 3:26 · retained source text

¶ And when the king of Moab sawe that the battell was too sore for him, he tooke with him seuen hundred men that drewe swordes, to breake thorow euen vnto the king of Edom: but they could not.

2 Kings 9:24
And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Kings 9:24 · retained source text

And Iehu drew a bowe with his full strength, and smote Iehoram betweene his armes, and the arrow went out at his heart, and hee sunke downe in his charet.

1611 marginal noteHeb. filled his hand with a bow.

1611 marginal noteHeb. bowed.

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