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lest

Meaning of “lest”

For fear that, to prevent the possibility that, or so that an undesired or warned-of result may not occur.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
240 occurrences229 verses40 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:3

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1 Timothy 3:6
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Timothy 3:6 · retained source text

Not a nouice, lest being lifted vp with pride, hee fall into the condemnation of the deuill.

1611 marginal noteOr, one newly come to the faith.

1 Timothy 3:7
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Timothy 3:7 · retained source text

Moreouer, hee must haue a good report of them which are without, lest he fall into reproch, and the snare of the deuill.

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