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leave

Meaning of “leave”

1. To depart, cease from, abandon, forsake, release, permit, entrust, bequeath, cause or allow to remain, omit, exclude, or not take. 2. As a noun, permission or liberty to act, including permission to depart.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
115 occurrences112 verses39 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 2:24

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Judges 9:9
But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Judges 9:9 · retained source text

But the Oliue tree saide vnto them, Should I leaue my fatnesse, wherewith by mee they honour God and man, and goe to bee promoted ouer the trees?

1611 marginal noteOr, goe vp and downe for other trees.

Judges 9:13
And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Judges 9:13 · retained source text

And the Uine said vnto them, Should I leaue my wine, which cheareth God and man, and goe to bee promoted ouer the trees?

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