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language

Meaning of “language”

1. An ordered form of speech and words used and understood by a people. 2. A particular tongue, vocabulary, or manner of expression. 3. A people or group sharing a language.

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KJV context and cross-referencesCawdrey 1604
27 occurrences22 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 11:1

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Nehemiah 13:24
And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews’ language, but according to the language of each people.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Nehemiah 13:24 · retained source text

And their children spake halfe in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speake in the Iewes language, but according to the language of ech people.

1611 marginal noteHeb. they discerned not to speake.

1611 marginal noteHeb. of people and people.

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