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forsook

Meaning of “forsook”

Abandoned, deserted, left entirely, renounced, or withdrew from.

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24 occurrences24 verses15 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Deuteronomy 32:15

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Mark 1:18
And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.
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1611 witness · Mark 1:18 · retained source text

And straightway they forsooke their nets, and followed him.

Mark 14:50
And they all forsook him, and fled.
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1611 witness · Mark 14:50 · retained source text

And they all forsooke him, & fled.

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