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help

Meaning of “help”

Sense 1: Aid, assistance, or relief. Sense 2: As a verb, to aid, assist, or support.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
126 occurrences117 verses26 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 2:18

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Acts 16:9
And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 16:9 · retained source text

And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come ouer into Macedonia, and helpe vs.

Acts 21:28
Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 21:28 · retained source text

Crying out, Men of Israel, helpe: this is y e man that teacheth al men euery where against the people, and the law, and this place: and farther brought Greeks also into the Temple, and hath polluted this holy place.

Acts 26:22
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Acts 26:22 · retained source text

Hauing therefore obteined helpe of God, I continue vnto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things then those which the Prophets and Moses did say should come:

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Historical definitions

To lend aid; to contribute strength or means; to bring a supply.

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