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once

Meaning of “once”

Sense 1: One time or a single occurrence. Sense 2: At once: at the same instant or together. Sense 3: Formerly; at an earlier time. Sense 4: When once: when the stated point has been reached.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
59 occurrences56 verses29 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 18:32

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2 Kings 6:10
And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 6:10 · retained source text

And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God tolde him, and warned him of, and saued himselfe there, not once nor twise.

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