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gave

Meaning of “gave”

1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.

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465 occurrences436 verses48 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 2:20

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Hebrews 7:2
To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 7:2 · retained source text

To whom also Abraham gaue a tenth part of all: first being by interpretation king of righteousnesse, and after that also king of Salem, which is, king of peace.

Hebrews 7:13
For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
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1611 witness · Hebrews 7:13 · retained source text

For hee of whom these things are spoken, pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gaue attendance at the Altar.

Hebrews 11:22
By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
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1611 witness · Hebrews 11:22 · retained source text

By faith, Ioseph when hee died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel: and gaue commandement concerning his bones.

1611 marginal noteOr, remembred.

Hebrews 12:9
Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
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1611 witness · Hebrews 12:9 · retained source text

Furthermore, wee haue had fathers of our flesh, which corrected vs, and we gaue them reuerence: shall we not much rather bee in subiection vnto the Father of Spirits, and liue?

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