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forward

Meaning of “forward”

Sense 1: Toward the front or onward. Sense 2: To advance, promote, or send onward.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
47 occurrences46 verses18 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 26:13

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2 Corinthians 8:10
And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 8:10 · retained source text

And herein I giue my aduice, for this is expedient for you, who haue begun before, not onely to doe, but also to be forward a yeere agoe.

1611 marginal noteGr. willing.

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Historical definitions

To send forward; to send towards the place of destination; to transmit. To advance; to help onward; to promote. To accelerate; to quicken; to hasten.

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