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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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Proverbs 3:35
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 3:35 · retained source text

The wise shall inherite glory, but shame shalbe the promotion of fooles.

1611 marginal noteHebr. exalteth the fooles.

Proverbs 8:21
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 8:21 · retained source text

That I may cause those that loue me, to inherite substance: and I will fill their treasures.

Proverbs 11:29
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 11:29 · retained source text

He that troubleth his owne house, shall inherite the winde: and the foole shall be seruant to the wise of heart.

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