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needs

Meaning of “needs”

Of necessity; necessarily.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
16 occurrences16 verses11 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 17:13

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Luke 14:18
And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.
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1611 witness · Luke 14:18 · retained source text

And they all with one consent began to make excuse: The first said vnto him, I haue bought a piece of ground, and I must needs goe and see it: I pray thee haue me excused.

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