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obtained

Meaning of “obtained”

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

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
28 occurrences26 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Nehemiah 13:6

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Romans 11:7
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 11:7 · retained source text

What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for, but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded,

1611 marginal noteOr, hardened.

Romans 11:30
For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Romans 11:30 · retained source text

For as yee in times past haue not beleeued God, yet haue now obtained mercy through their vnbeliefe:

1611 marginal noteOr, obeyed.

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