¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 13:45 · retained source text
¶ Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto a marchant man, seeking goodly pearles:
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merchant
Meaning of “merchant”
A trader or dealer who buys, sells, exchanges, imports, or exports goods.
Definition sources
KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences12 verses8 booksKJV PCE
First occurrence: Genesis 23:16
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Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗A trader or one who deals in the purchase and sale, import, or export of goods.