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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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2 Timothy 1:16
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
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1611 witness · 2 Timothy 1:16 · retained source text

The Lord giue mercie vnto the house of Onesiphorus, for hee oft refreshed mee, and was not ashamed of my chaine.

Hebrews 6:7
For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Hebrews 6:7 · retained source text

For the earth which drinketh in the raine that commeth oft vpon it, and bringeth forth herbes meet for them by whome it is dressed, receiueth blessing from God.

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