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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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Exodus 18:4
And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my father, said he, was mine help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Exodus 18:4 · retained source text

And the name of the other was Eliezer: for the God of my father, said he, was mine helpe, and deliuered me from the sword of Pharaoh.

1611 marginal noteThat is, my God is an helpe.

Exodus 23:5
If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Exodus 23:5 · retained source text

If thou see the asse of him that hateth thee, lying vnder his burden, and wouldest forbeare to helpe him, thou shalt surely helpe with him.

1611 marginal noteOr, wilt thou cease to helpe him? or, & wouldest cease to leaue thy businesse for him: thou shalt surely leaue it to ioyne with him.

1611 marginal noteDeu. 22.4

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Historical definitions

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

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