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foundation

Meaning of “foundation”

The base or supporting part on which a structure rests; the beginning, establishment, underlying ground, or governing basis of a work, world, teaching, hope, or spiritual building.

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First occurrence: Exodus 9:18

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2 Timothy 2:19

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Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

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1611 witness · 2 Timothy 2:19 · retained source text

Neuerthelesse the foundation of God standeth sure, hauing the seale, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let euery one that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.

1611 marginal noteOr, steady.

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1 Kings 16:34 Ezra 3:11 Isaiah 28:16 Isaiah 48:13 Luke 14:29 1 Corinthians 3:11-12 Hebrews 4:3 Revelation 21:19 Exodus 9:18 1 Kings 7:10 2 Chronicles 31:7 Ezra 5:16 Psalms 137:7 Ezekiel 13:14 Zechariah 8:9 Luke 6:49 1 Corinthians 3:10 1 Timothy 6:19 Hebrews 6:1