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kind

Meaning of “kind”

Sense 1: A class, sort, nature, or group sharing common characteristics. Sense 2: Benevolent, gracious, helpful, or gentle.

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45 occurrences32 verses14 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 1:11

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Showing verses 31–32 of 32 · 45 word occurrences in this result

James 1:18
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 1:18 · retained source text

Of his owne will begate hee vs, with the word of Trueth, that wee should bee a kinde of first fruites of his creatures.

James 3:7
For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · James 3:7 · retained source text

For euery kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind.

1611 marginal noteGr. nature.

1611 marginal noteGr. nature of man.

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