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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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Matthew 13:48
Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 13:48 · retained source text

Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sate downe, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

Matthew 21:1
AND when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 21:1 · retained source text

¶ And when they drewe nigh vnto Hierusalem, and were come to Bethphage, vnto the mount of Oliues, then sent Iesus two Disciples,

1611 marginal noteMarke 11.1. luke 19.29.

Matthew 21:34
And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 21:34 · retained source text

And when the time of the fruite drew neere, he sent his seruants to the husbandmen, that they might receiue the fruits of it.

Matthew 26:51
And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 26:51 · retained source text

And behold, one of them which were with Iesus, stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and stroke a seruant of the high Priests, and smote off his eare.

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