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multitude

Meaning of “multitude”

1. A great number or large gathered body of persons, creatures, or forces; a crowd, company, or host. 2. A great number, amount, fullness, or abundance of years, words, deeds, mercies, sins, possessions, waters, or other stated things.

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243 occurrences233 verses36 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 16:10

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Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 10:19 · retained source text

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sinne: but he that refraineth his lippes, is wise.

Proverbs 11:14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 11:14 · retained source text

Where no counsell is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safetie.

1611 marginal note1.King. 12.1.

Proverbs 14:28
In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 14:28 · retained source text

In the multitude of people is the kings honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

Proverbs 15:22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 15:22 · retained source text

Without counsell, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellours they are established.

1611 marginal noteSee Chap. 11.14.

Proverbs 20:15
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 20:15 · retained source text

There is gold, and a multitude of Rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious iewell.

Proverbs 24:6
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 24:6 · retained source text

For by wise counsell thou shalt make thy warre: and in multitude of counsellers there is safetie.

1611 marginal noteChap. 20.18. and 11.14. and 15.22.

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