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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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Numbers 13:30
And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.
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1611 witness · Numbers 13:30 · retained source text

And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let vs goe vp at once, and possesse it, for we are well able to ouercome it.

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