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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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 18:32

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Romans 6:10
For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 6:10 · retained source text

For in that he dyed, he dyed vnto sinne once: but in that hee liueth, hee liueth vnto God.

Romans 7:9
For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 7:9 · retained source text

For I was aliue without the Law once, but when the commandement came, sinne reuiued, and I died.

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