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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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Mark 9:39
But Jesus said, forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
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1611 witness · Mark 9:39 · retained source text

But Iesus said, Forbid him not, for there is no man, which shall doe a miracle in my Name, that can lightly speake euill of me.

1611 marginal note1.Cor. 12.3.

Mark 10:14
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
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1611 witness · Mark 10:14 · retained source text

But when Iesus saw it, hee was much displeased, and said vnto them, Suffer the little children to come vnto mee, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdome of God.

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