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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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Showing verses 11–12 of 12 · 13 word occurrences in this result

Exodus 34:12
Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Exodus 34:12 · retained source text

Take heed to thy selfe, lest thou make a couenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee.

1611 marginal noteChap. 23.32. deut. 7.2.

Exodus 34:15
lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they go a whoring after their gods, and do sacrifice unto their gods, and one call thee, and thou eat of his sacrifice;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Exodus 34:15 · retained source text

Lest thou make a couenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they goe a whoring after their gods, and doe sacrifice vnto their gods, and one call thee, and thou eate of his sacrifice,

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