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early

Meaning of “early”

Near the beginning of a time; soon or before the usual time.

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86 occurrences85 verses24 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:2

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Proverbs 1:28
Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 1:28 · retained source text

Then shall they call vpon mee, but I will not answere; they shall seeke me early, but they shall not finde me:

1611 marginal noteMicah.3.4

Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 8:17 · retained source text

I loue them that loue me, and those that seeke me early, shall find me.

Proverbs 27:14
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 27:14 · retained source text

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising earely in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

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