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obedience

Meaning of “obedience”

Compliance or submission to a command, authority, faith, or duty.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences12 verses6 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Romans 1:5

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2 Corinthians 7:15
And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 7:15 · retained source text

And his inward affection is more aboundant toward you, whilest he remembreth the obedience of you all, how with feare and trembling you receiued him.

1611 marginal noteGr. bowels.

2 Corinthians 10:5
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 10:5 · retained source text

Casting down imaginations, and euery high thing that exalteth it selfe against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captiuitie euery thought to the obedience of Christ:

1611 marginal noteOr, reasonings.

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Historical definitions

Compliance with a command, prohibition, known law, or prescribed duty; submission to the stated authority.

volume 2, leaf 202, column 2 (main_dictionary)