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henceforth

Meaning of “henceforth”

From this time or point onward; after this and continuing into the stated future.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
33 occurrences32 verses21 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:12

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Psalms 125:2
As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 125:2 · retained source text

As the mountaines are round about Ierusalem, so the LORD is round about his people: from hencefoorth euen for euer.

Psalms 131:3
Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and for ever.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 131:3 · retained source text

Let Israel hope in the LORD, from henceforth and for euer.

1611 marginal noteHebr. from now.

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hens'forth. From this time forward. I never from thy side henceforth will stray.

volume 1, leaf 901, column 2 (entry starts at OCR line 69)

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