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escape

Meaning of “escape”

To flee from and avoid; to get out of the way; to shun; to obtain security from; to pass without harm.

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59 occurrences55 verses25 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:17

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Ezra 9:8
And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the Lord our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.
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1611 witness · Ezra 9:8 · retained source text

And now for a litle space grace hath bene shewed from the LORD our God, to leaue vs a remnant to escape, and to giue vs a naile in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and giue vs a litle reuiuing in our bondage:

1611 marginal noteHebr. moment.

1611 marginal noteOr, a pinne

1611 marginal noteThat is, a constant and sure abode.

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