KJV dictionary & concordance

obtained

Meaning of “obtained”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of obtain, meaning to gain, acquire, receive, secure, or attain.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

28 occurrences26 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Nehemiah 13:6

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Nehemiah 13:6

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But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king:

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Nehemiah 13:6 · retained source text

But in all this time was not I at Ierusalem: for in the two and thirtieth yeere of Artaxerxes king of Babylon, came I vnto the king, and after certaine dayes, obtained I leaue of the King:

1611 marginal noteHeb. at the end of daies.

1611 marginal noteOr, I earnestly requested.

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Where “obtained” appears

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Nehemiah1 occurrence
1 verse Esther4 occurrences
4 verses Hosea1 occurrence
1 verse Acts4 occurrences
4 verses Romans3 occurrences
2 verses 1 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse Ephesians1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Timothy2 occurrences
2 verses Hebrews8 occurrences
8 verses 1 Peter2 occurrences
1 verse 2 Peter1 occurrence
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Definition evidence

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Nehemiah 13:6 Esther 5:2 Acts 22:28 Romans 11:30 1 Timothy 1:13 Hebrews 8:6 Hebrews 11:4 2 Peter 1:1

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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Gained; procured; acquired.

volume 2, leaf 207, column 2 (main_dictionary)