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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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Ruth 3:18
Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.
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Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, vntill thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, vntil he haue finished the thing this day.

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