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layeth

Meaning of “layeth”

Third-person singular present form of lay. Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 3: To press or bear upon. Sense 4: In lay up, lay by, or lay in store, to keep, store, or treasure; in lay wait, lay snares, lay an ambush, or lay siege, to prepare or set. Sense 5: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 6: In lay down one's life, to surrender or give it; in lay aside, lay apart, or lay away, to remove, reject, or put off.

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18 occurrences17 verses7 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Job 21:19

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Luke 12:21
So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Luke 12:21 · retained source text

So is he that laieth vp treasure for himselfe, and is not rich towards God.

Luke 15:5
And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 15:5 · retained source text

And when he hath found it, hee layeth it on his shoulders, reioycing.

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