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matter

Meaning of “matter”

1. A subject, affair, or cause. 2. Material substance.

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80 occurrences76 verses27 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 24:9

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Acts 8:21
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 8:21 · retained source text

Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter, for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

Acts 11:4
But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 11:4 · retained source text

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order vnto them, saying,

Acts 15:6
¶ And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 15:6 · retained source text

¶ And the Apostles & Elders came together for to consider of this matter.

Acts 17:32
¶ And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 17:32 · retained source text

¶ And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, Wee will heare thee againe of this matter.

Acts 18:14
And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 18:14 · retained source text

And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said vnto the Iewes, If it were a matter of wrong, or wicked lewdnesse, O yee Iewes, reason would that I should beare with you.

Acts 19:38
Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 19:38 · retained source text

Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftesmen which are with him, haue a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies, let them implead one another.

1611 marginal noteOr, the Court dayes are kept.

Acts 24:22
And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 24:22 · retained source text

And when Felix heard these things, hauing more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them and said, When Lysias the chiefe captaine shall come downe, I will know the vttermost of your matter.

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