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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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Proverbs 8:35
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For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 8:35 · retained source text

For whoso findeth mee, findeth life, and shall obtaine fauour of the LORD.

1611 marginal noteHeb. bring foorth.

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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