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freely

Meaning of “freely”

Sense 1: Without restraint, hindrance, or reserve; openly. Sense 2: Willingly, voluntarily, liberally, or abundantly. Sense 3: Without payment or purchase; as a gift.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893Webster 1828
17 occurrences16 verses12 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 2:16

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Revelation 21:6
And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Revelation 21:6 · retained source text

And he said vnto mee, It is done: I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will giue vnto him that is athirst, of the fountaine of the water of life, freely.

1611 marginal noteChap. 1.8. and 22.13.

1611 marginal noteEsa. 55.1.

Revelation 22:17
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
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1611 witness · Revelation 22:17 · retained source text

And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come. And let him that heareth, say, Come. And let him that is a thirst, come. And whosoeuer will, let him take the water of life freely.

1611 marginal noteEsai. 55.1.

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Without restraint, constraint or compulsion; voluntarily. Plentifully; in abundance. Without scruple or reserve. Without impediment or hinderance. Without obstruction; largely; copiously. Spontaneously; without constraint or persuasion. Liberally; generously. Gratuitously; of free will or grace, without purchase or consideration.

volume 1, leaves 804-805, columns 3-1 (adverb entry)

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