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gave

Meaning of “gave”

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

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
465 occurrences436 verses48 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 2:20

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Romans 1:24
Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
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1611 witness · Romans 1:24 · retained source text

Wherefore God also gaue them vp to vncleannesse, through the lusts of their owne hearts, to dishonour their owne bodies betweene themselues:

Romans 1:26
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 1:26 · retained source text

For this cause God gaue them vp vnto vile affections: for euen their women did change the naturall vse into that which is against nature:

Romans 1:28
And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 1:28 · retained source text

And euen as they did not like to retaine God in their knowledge, God gaue them ouer to a reprobate minde, to doe those things which are not conuenient:

1611 marginal noteOr, to acknowledge.

1611 marginal noteOr, a minde voyde of iudgement.

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