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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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Luke 6:29
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 6:29 · retained source text

And vnto him that smiteth thee on the one cheeke, offer also the other: and him that taketh away thy cloake, forbid not to take thy coat also.

1611 marginal noteMatth. 5.39.

1611 marginal note1.Cor.6.7.

Luke 9:50
And Jesus said unto him, forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Luke 9:50 · retained source text

And Iesus said vnto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against vs, is for vs.

Luke 18:16
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
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1611 witness · Luke 18:16 · retained source text

But Iesus called them vnto him, and said, Suffer litle children to come vnto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdome of God.

Luke 20:16
He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
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1611 witness · Luke 20:16 · retained source text

Hee shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall giue the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.

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