KJV dictionary & concordance

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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John 17:24

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Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · John 17:24 · retained source text

Father, I will that they also whom thou hast giuen me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast giuen mee: for thou louedst mee before the foundation of the world.

1611 marginal noteChap. 12.26.

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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