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gates

Meaning of “gates”

Movable barriers and the entrances they close in walls, cities, courts, houses, or enclosed places; by extension, the city, jurisdiction, public place, or access represented by those entrances.

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144 occurrences132 verses25 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 20:10

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Acts 9:24
But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Acts 9:24 · retained source text

But their laying awaite was knowen of Saul: and they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

1611 marginal note2.Cor. 11.32.

Acts 14:13
Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.
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1611 witness · Acts 14:13 · retained source text

Then the priest of Iupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen, and garlands vnto the gates, and would haue done sacrifice with the people.

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