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instead

Meaning of “instead”

In the place or room of another.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
39 occurrences29 verses15 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 2:21

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Exodus 4:16
And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Exodus 4:16 · retained source text

And he shal be thy spokesman vnto the people: and he shall be, euen hee shall be to thee in stead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him in stead of God.

1611 marginal noteChap. 7.1.

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