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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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Judges 9:32
Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Judges 9:32 · retained source text

Now therefore vp by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field.

Judges 19:20
And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Judges 19:20 · retained source text

And the olde man said, Peace be with thee; howsoeuer, let all thy wants lie vpon me; only lodge not in the street.

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