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friend

Meaning of “friend”

One joined to another by affection, goodwill, or alliance; to support or befriend.

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53 occurrences49 verses20 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 38:12

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Job 6:14
To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.
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1611 witness · Job 6:14 · retained source text

To him that is afflicted, pitie should be shewed from his friend; But he forsaketh the feare of the Almighty.

1611 marginal noteHebr. to him that melteth.

Job 6:27
Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Job 6:27 · retained source text

Yea, ye ouerwhelme the fatherlesse, and you digge a pit for your friend.

1611 marginal noteHebr. ye cause to fall vpon.

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