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openly

Meaning of “openly”

Publicly, plainly, or without secrecy, concealment, or disguise.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
15 occurrences15 verses7 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 38:21

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John 7:4
For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
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1611 witness · John 7:4 · retained source text

For there is no man that doth any thing in secret, and hee himselfe seeketh to be knowen openly: If thou doe these things, shew thy selfe to y e world.

John 7:10
¶ But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.
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1611 witness · John 7:10 · retained source text

¶ But when his brethren were gone vp, then went he also vp vnto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.

John 11:54
Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
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1611 witness · John 11:54 · retained source text

Iesus therefore walked no more openly among the Iewes: but went thence vnto a countrey neere to the wildernesse, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

John 18:20
Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
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1611 witness · John 18:20 · retained source text

Iesus answered him, I spake openly to the world, I euer taught in the Synagogue, and in the Temple, whither the Iewes alwayes resort, and in secret haue I said nothing:

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Publicly; not in private; without secrecy. Plainly; evidently; without reserve or disguise.

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