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nature

Meaning of “nature”

Sense 1: The inherent constitution, qualities, character, or kind of a being or thing. Sense 2: The condition belonging by origin or birth. Sense 3: The established or ordinary order or course of things.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences11 verses7 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Romans 1:26

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2 Peter 1:4
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
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1611 witness · 2 Peter 1:4 · retained source text

Whereby are giuen vnto vs exceeding great and precious promises, that by these you might bee partakers of the diuine nature, hauing escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

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Historical definitions

The essence, essential qualities or attributes of a thing, which constitute it what it is. The established or regular course of things. Birth.

volume 2, leaf 178, columns 1-2 (noun entry)