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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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Daniel 9:23
At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Daniel 9:23 · retained source text

At the beginning of thy supplications the commandement came forth, and I am come to shew thee: for thou art greatly beloued: therefore vnderstand the matter, & consider the vision.

1611 marginal noteHeb. word.

1611 marginal noteHeb. a man of desires.

Mark 1:45
But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Mark 1:45 · retained source text

But he went out, and beganne to publish it much, and to blase abroad the matter: insomuch that Iesus could no more openly enter into the citie, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from euery quarter.

1611 marginal noteLuke 5.15.

Mark 10:10
And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 10:10 · retained source text

And in the house his disciples asked him againe of the same matter.

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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