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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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Job 19:28
But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 19:28 · retained source text

But ye should say, Why persecute we him? seeing the root of the matter is found in me.

1611 marginal noteOr, and what roote of matter is found in me?

Job 32:18
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 32:18 · retained source text

For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

1611 marginal noteHeb. words

1611 marginal noteHeb. the spirit of my belly.

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