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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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Psalms 25:13
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 25:13 · retained source text

His soule shall dwell at ease: and his seede shall inherite the earth.

1611 marginal noteHeb. shall lodge in goodnesse.

Psalms 37:9
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 37:9 · retained source text

For euil doers shall be cut off: but those that waite vpon the LORD, they shall inherite the earth.

Psalms 37:11
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 37:11 · retained source text

But the meeke shall inherite the earth: and shall delight themselues in the abundance of peace.

1611 marginal noteMatt.5.5.

Psalms 37:22
For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 37:22 · retained source text

For such as be blessed of him, shall inherite the earth: and they that be cursed of him, shalbe cut off.

Psalms 37:34
Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 37:34 · retained source text

Wait on the LORD, and keepe his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

Psalms 69:36
The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein.
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1611 witness · Psalms 69:36 · retained source text

The seede also of his seruants shall inherit it: and they that loue his name shall dwell therein.

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