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husband

Meaning of “husband”

Sense 1: A married man in relation to his wife. Sense 2: One who manages or cultivates carefully.

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120 occurrences104 verses29 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:6

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Matthew 1:16
And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 1:16 · retained source text

And Iacob begate Ioseph the husband of Mary, of whom was borne Iesus, who is called Christ.

Matthew 1:19
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
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1611 witness · Matthew 1:19 · retained source text

Then Ioseph her husband being a iust man, and not willing to make her a publique example, was minded to put her away priuily.

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