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on

Meaning of “on”

1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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2,012 occurrences1,715 verses64 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 2:2

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Ephesians 4:8
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ephesians 4:8 · retained source text

Wherefore he saith: When he ascended vp on high, he led captiuitie captiue, and gaue gifts vnto men.

1611 marginal noteOr, a multitude of captiues.

1611 marginal notePsal. 68.18.

Ephesians 4:24
And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ephesians 4:24 · retained source text

And that yee put on that new man, which after God is created in righteousnesse, and true holinesse.

1611 marginal noteOr, holines of trueth.

Ephesians 6:3
That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 6:3 · retained source text

That it may bee well with thee, and thou maiest liue long on the earth.

Ephesians 6:11
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 6:11 · retained source text

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the deuill.

Philippians 1:29
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Philippians 1:29 · retained source text

For vnto you it is giuen in the behalfe of Christ, not onely to beleeue on him, but also to suffer for his sake,

Philippians 2:4
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Philippians 2:4 · retained source text

Looke not euery man on his owne things, but euery man also on the things of others.

Philippians 2:27
For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
3 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Philippians 2:27 · retained source text

For indeed he was sicke nigh vnto death, but God had mercy on him: and not on him onely, but on mee also, lest I should haue sorow vpon sorow.

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Philippians 4:8 · retained source text

Finally, brethren, whatsoeuer things are true, whatsoeuer things are honest, whatsoeuer things are iust, whatsoeuer things are pure, whatsoeuer things are louely, whatsoeuer things are of good report: if there bee any vertue, and if there bee any praise, thinke on these things:

1611 marginal noteOr, venerable.

Colossians 3:1
IF ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Colossians 3:1 · retained source text

¶ If yee then bee risen with Christ, seeke those things which are aboue, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God:

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Where “on” appears

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Genesis58 occurrences
51 verses
Exodus111 occurrences
91 verses
Leviticus76 occurrences
68 verses
Numbers93 occurrences
79 verses
Deuteronomy36 occurrences
36 verses
Joshua97 occurrences
77 verses
Judges54 occurrences
51 verses
Ruth5 occurrences
5 verses
1 Samuel85 occurrences
67 verses
2 Samuel72 occurrences
53 verses
1 Kings91 occurrences
73 verses
2 Kings78 occurrences
74 verses
1 Chronicles35 occurrences
28 verses
2 Chronicles76 occurrences
56 verses
Ezra14 occurrences
13 verses
Nehemiah31 occurrences
20 verses
Esther37 occurrences
31 verses
Job35 occurrences
33 verses
Psalms53 occurrences
51 verses
Proverbs11 occurrences
11 verses
Ecclesiastes4 occurrences
3 verses
Song of Solomon3 occurrences
3 verses
Isaiah68 occurrences
58 verses
Jeremiah52 occurrences
48 verses
Lamentations3 occurrences
3 verses
Ezekiel104 occurrences
71 verses
Daniel10 occurrences
9 verses
Hosea10 occurrences
9 verses
Joel3 occurrences
3 verses
Amos4 occurrences
4 verses
Obadiah5 occurrences
4 verses
Jonah3 occurrences
3 verses
Micah1 occurrence
1 verse
Nahum1 occurrence
1 verse
Habakkuk6 occurrences
6 verses
Zephaniah2 occurrences
2 verses
Zechariah10 occurrences
7 verses
Malachi1 occurrence
1 verse
Matthew89 occurrences
76 verses
Mark62 occurrences
59 verses
Luke88 occurrences
82 verses
John67 occurrences
62 verses
Acts94 occurrences
86 verses
Romans21 occurrences
19 verses
1 Corinthians9 occurrences
7 verses
2 Corinthians11 occurrences
10 verses
Galatians4 occurrences
4 verses
Ephesians6 occurrences
6 verses
Philippians7 occurrences
4 verses
Colossians8 occurrences
6 verses
1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 verse
1 Timothy7 occurrences
7 verses
2 Timothy2 occurrences
2 verses
Titus2 occurrences
2 verses
Philemon1 occurrence
1 verse
Hebrews16 occurrences
13 verses
James5 occurrences
4 verses
1 Peter8 occurrences
7 verses
2 Peter1 occurrence
1 verse
1 John4 occurrences
3 verses
3 John1 occurrence
1 verse
Jude1 occurrence
1 verse
Revelation58 occurrences
46 verses

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