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hence

Meaning of “hence”

1. From this place; away from here. 2. From this source or cause. 3. Of time, from now.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
30 occurrences29 verses16 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 37:17

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Luke 16:26
And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 16:26 · retained source text

And besides all this, betweene vs and you there is a great gulfe fixed, so that they which would passe from hence to you, cannot, neither can they passe to vs, that would come from thence.

John 2:16
And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 2:16 · retained source text

And said vnto them that sold doues Take these things hence, make not my fathers house an house of merchandize.

John 7:3
His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 7:3 · retained source text

His brethren therefore saide vnto him, Depart hence, and go into Iudea, that thy Disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

John 14:31
But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 14:31 · retained source text

But that the world may know that I loue the Father: and as the Father gaue me commandement, euen so I doe: Arise, let vs goe hence.

John 18:36
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 18:36 · retained source text

Iesus answered, My kingdome is not of this world: if my kingdome were of this world, then would my seruants fight, that I should not be deliuered to the Iewes: but now is my kingdome not from hence.

John 20:15
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 20:15 · retained source text

Iesus saith vnto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She supposing him to be the gardiner, saith vnto him, Sir, if thou haue borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laied him, and I will take him away.

Acts 1:5
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 1:5 · retained source text

For Iohn truely baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy Ghost, not many dayes hence.

1611 marginal noteMatth. 3.11.

Acts 22:21
And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 22:21 · retained source text

And he said vnto me, Depart: for I will send thee farre hence, vnto the Gentiles.

James 4:1
FROM whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · James 4:1 · retained source text

¶ From whence come warres and fightings among you? come they not hence, euen of your lusts, that warre in your members?

1611 marginal noteOr, brawlings.

1611 marginal noteOr, pleasures.

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From this cause or reason, noting a consequence, inference or deduction from something just before stated. […] From this source or original.

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