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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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Hosea 8:4
They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hosea 8:4 · retained source text

They haue set vp Kings, but not by me: they haue made Princes, and I knew it not: of their siluer and their golde haue they made them idoles, that they may be cut off.

Hosea 11:3
I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them.
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1611 witness · Hosea 11:3 · retained source text

I taught Ephraim also to goe, taking them by their armes: but they knew not that I healed them.

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