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lose

Meaning of “lose”

1. To be deprived of or fail to keep. 2. To fail to obtain. 3. To destroy or cause to perish.

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24 occurrences20 verses10 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Judges 18:25

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John 6:39
And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 6:39 · retained source text

And this is the Fathers wil which hath sent me, that of all which he hath giuen mee, I should lose nothing, but should raise it vp againe at the last day.

John 12:25
He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 12:25 · retained source text

He that loueth his life, shall lose it: and hee that hateth his life in this world, shall keepe it vnto life eternall.

1611 marginal noteMatth. 10.39.

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