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forbid

Meaning of “forbid”

To command that something not be done; to prohibit or hinder.

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37 occurrences37 verses14 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 44:7

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Genesis 44:7
And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:
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1611 witness · Genesis 44:7 · retained source text

And they said vnto him, Wherefore saith my LORD these words? God forbid that thy seruants should doe according to this thing.

Genesis 44:17
And he said, God forbid that I should do so: but the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as for you, get you up in peace unto your father.
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1611 witness · Genesis 44:17 · retained source text

And he said, God forbid that I should doe so: but the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shal be my seruant; and as for you, get you vp in peace vnto your father.

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