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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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Luke 5:7
And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 5:7 · retained source text

And they beckened vnto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and helpe them. And they came, & filled both the ships, so that they began to sinke.

Luke 10:40
But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 10:40 · retained source text

But Martha was cumbred about much seruing, and came to him, and said, Lord, doest thou not care that my sister hath left mee to serue alone? Bid her therefore that she helpe me.

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Historical definitions

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

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