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knew

Meaning of “knew”

Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.

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169 occurrences165 verses35 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:7

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1 Kings 1:4
And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.
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1611 witness · 1 Kings 1:4 · retained source text

And the damosell was very faire, and cherished the king, and ministred to him: but the king knew her not.

1 Kings 18:7
¶ And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my lord Elijah?
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1611 witness · 1 Kings 18:7 · retained source text

¶ And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Eliiah met him: and hee knew him, and fell on his face, and said; Art thou that my lord Eliiah?

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