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occasion

Meaning of “occasion”

An opportunity, opening, cause, ground, pretext, or circumstance giving rise to an action or result.

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21 occurrences19 verses13 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 43:18

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Jeremiah 2:24
A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 2:24 · retained source text

A wild asse vsed to the wildernesse, that snuffeth vp the wind at her pleasure, in her occasion who can turne her away? all they that seeke her will not wearie themselues, in her moneth they shall find her.

1611 marginal noteOr, O wild asse &c.

1611 marginal noteHeb. taught

1611 marginal noteHeb. the desire of her heart.

1611 marginal noteOr, reuerse it.

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