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inherit

Meaning of “inherit”

To receive or possess as one's portion or inheritance.

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62 occurrences61 verses23 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 15:7

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Genesis 15:7
And he said unto him, I am the Lord that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 15:7 · retained source text

And he said vnto him; I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Caldees, to give thee this land, to inherit it.

Genesis 15:8
And he said, Lord God, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 15:8 · retained source text

And he said, LORD GOD, whereby shal I know that I shall inherit it?

Genesis 28:4
And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 28:4 · retained source text

And giue thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee and to thy seede with thee, that thou mayest inherit the lande wherein thou art a stranger, which God gaue vnto Abraham.

1611 marginal noteHebr. of thy soiournings.

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