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obtain

Meaning of “obtain”

To gain, acquire, receive, secure, or attain.

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15 occurrences15 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 16:2

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Daniel 11:21
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And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.
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And in his estate shall stand vp a vile person, to whom they shal not giue the honour of the kingdome: but hee shall come in peaceably, and obtaine the kingdome by flatteries.

Complete reference index — all 15 verses
Genesis 16:2Proverbs 8:35Isaiah 35:10Isaiah 51:11Daniel 11:21Matthew 5:7Luke 20:35Romans 11:311 Corinthians 9:241 Corinthians 9:251 Thessalonians 5:92 Timothy 2:10Hebrews 4:16Hebrews 11:35James 4:2

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verseProverbs1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah2 occurrences
2 versesDaniel1 occurrence
1 verseMatthew1 occurrence
1 verseLuke1 occurrence
1 verseRomans1 occurrence
1 verse1 Corinthians2 occurrences
2 verses1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 verse2 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verseHebrews2 occurrences
2 versesJames1 occurrence
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