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multiplying

Meaning of “multiplying”

Increasing in number.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 22:17

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Every verse containing “multiplying”

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Genesis 22:17
That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 22:17 · retained source text

That in blessing I will blesse thee, and in multiplying, I will multiply thy seed as the starres of the heauen, and as the sand which is vpon the sea shore, and thy seed shall possesse the gate of his enemies.

1611 marginal noteHeb. lippe.

Hebrews 6:14
Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 6:14 · retained source text

Saying, Surely, blessing I will blesse thee, and multiplying I wil multiply thee.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Genesis 22:17; Hebrews 6:14

Both promise texts use multiplying in the emphatic statement that God will multiply Abraham’s seed.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions