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lawfully

Meaning of “lawfully”

In accordance with law; legally or rightfully.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Timothy 1:8

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Every verse containing “lawfully”

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1 Timothy 1:8
But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Timothy 1:8 · retained source text

But we know that the Law is good, if a man vse it lawfully.

2 Timothy 2:5
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 2:5 · retained source text

And if a man also striue for masteries, yet is hee not crowned except hee striue lawfully.

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Historical definitions

Legally; in accordance with law; without violating law.

volume 2, leaf 44, column 2 (main_dictionary)