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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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James 3:14
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
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1611 witness · James 3:14 · retained source text

But if ye haue bitter enuying and strife in your hearts glory not, and lie not against the trueth.

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