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err

Meaning of “err”

To stray, wander, depart, or be led away from the right way, truth, command, knowledge, or judgment; to be mistaken or wrong.

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24 occurrences24 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Chronicles 33:9

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James 1:16
Do not err, my beloved brethren.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · James 1:16 · retained source text

Doe not erre, my beloued brethren.

James 5:19
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
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1611 witness · James 5:19 · retained source text

Brethren, if any of you doe erre from the trueth, and one conuert him,

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