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last

Meaning of “last”

At the end or after all others; latest or final.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
85 occurrences80 verses29 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 49:1

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Matthew 12:45
Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 12:45 · retained source text

Then goeth he, and taketh with himselfe seuen other spirits more wicked then himselfe, and they enter in and dwell there: And the last state of that man is worse then the first. Euen so shal it be also vnto this wicked generation.

1611 marginal noteHeb. 6.4. and 10.26. 2.pet. 2.20.

Matthew 19:30
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 19:30 · retained source text

But many that are first, shall be last, and the last shall be first.

1611 marginal noteChap. 20.16. mark. 10.31. luk. 13.30.

Matthew 20:8
So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 20:8 · retained source text

So when euen was come, the lord of the vineyard saith vnto his Steward, Call the labourers, and giue them their hire, beginning from the last, vnto the first.

Matthew 20:12
Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 20:12 · retained source text

Saying, These last haue wrought but one houre, and thou hast made them equall vnto vs, which haue borne the burden, and heat of the day.

1611 marginal noteOr, haue continued one houre onely.

Matthew 20:14
Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 20:14 · retained source text

Take that thine is, and goe thy way, I will giue vnto this last, euen as vnto thee.

Matthew 20:16
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 20:16 · retained source text

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many bee called, but fewe chosen.

1611 marginal noteChap. 19.30.

Matthew 21:37
But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 21:37 · retained source text

But last of all, he sent vnto them his sonne, saying, They will reuerence my sonne.

Matthew 22:27
And last of all the woman died also.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 22:27 · retained source text

And last of al the woman died also.

Matthew 26:60
But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 26:60 · retained source text

But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

Matthew 27:64
Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 27:64 · retained source text

Command therfore that the sepulchre be made sure, vntill the third day, lest his disciples come by night, & steale him away, and say vnto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last errour shalbe worse then the first.

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The last time; at the end or conclusion; finally.

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