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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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Isaiah 42:14
I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 42:14 · retained source text

I haue long time holden my peace, I haue bene still and refrained my selfe: now wil I cry like a trauailing woman, I will destroy and deuoure at once.

1611 marginal noteHebr. swallow or sup vp.

Isaiah 66:8
Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Isaiah 66:8 · retained source text

Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seene such things? shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day, or shall a nation be borne at once? for as soone as Zion traueiled, shee brought foorth her children.

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