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lie

Meaning of “lie”

Sense 1: To recline, rest, remain, or be situated. Sense 2: In ‘lie with,’ to have sexual intercourse. Sense 3: To speak falsely. Sense 4: A false statement or deception.

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155 occurrences153 verses43 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:32

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Amos 6:4
That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Amos 6:4 · retained source text

That lie vpon beds of Yuorie, and stretch themselues vpon their couches, and eate the lambes out of the flocke, and the calues out of the midst of the stall:

1611 marginal noteOr, abound with superfluities.

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