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hosts

Meaning of “hosts”

1. Armies or multitudes. 2. Persons who receive or entertain guests.

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299 occurrences286 verses21 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 12:41

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2 Kings 3:14
And Elisha said, As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 3:14 · retained source text

And Elisha said, As the LORD of hostes liueth, before whom I stand, Surely were it not that I regard the presence of Iehoshaphat the King of Iudah, I would not looke toward thee, nor see thee.

2 Kings 19:31
For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the Lord of hosts shall do this.
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 19:31 · retained source text

For out of Ierusalem shall goe forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeale of the LORD of hostes shall doe this.

1611 marginal noteHebr. the escaping.

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