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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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Proverbs 3:24
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 3:24 · retained source text

When thou lyest downe, thou shalt not be afraide: yea, thou shalt lye downe, and thy sleepe shalbe sweet.

Proverbs 12:6
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 12:6 · retained source text

The words of the wicked are to lie in waite for blood: but the mouth of the vpright shall deliuer them.

1611 marginal noteChap.1.11. & 18.

Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 14:5 · retained source text

A faithfull witnesse will not lye: but a false witnesse will vtter lyes.

1611 marginal noteExod.20.16. & 23.1. Chap.6.19. &12.17.

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