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oft

Meaning of “oft”

Often; frequently.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
13 occurrences12 verses10 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 2 Kings 4:8

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Matthew 9:14
¶ Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 9:14 · retained source text

¶ Then came to him the disciples of Iohn, saying, Why doe we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

1611 marginal noteMar. 2.18. luke 5.33.

Matthew 17:15
Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 17:15 · retained source text

Lord, haue mercie on my sonne, for he is lunatike, and sore vexed: for oft times he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.

Matthew 18:21
¶ Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 18:21 · retained source text

¶ Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sinne against mee, and I forgiue him? till seuen times?

1611 marginal noteLuke 17.4.

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