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finish

Meaning of “finish”

To complete, accomplish, perfect, or bring to the intended end.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
11 occurrences11 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 6:16

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Luke 14:28
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 14:28 · retained source text

For which of you intending to build a towre, sitteth not downe first, and counteth the cost, whether he haue sufficient to finish it?

Luke 14:30
Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 14:30 · retained source text

Saying, This man beganne to build, and was not able to finish.

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Historical definitions

To perfect; to accomplish; to complete; to bring to an end.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 762