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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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Mark 1:45
But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Mark 1:45 · retained source text

But he went out, and beganne to publish it much, and to blase abroad the matter: insomuch that Iesus could no more openly enter into the citie, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from euery quarter.

1611 marginal noteLuke 5.15.

Mark 8:32
And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
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1611 witness · Mark 8:32 · retained source text

And he spake that saying openly. And Peter tooke him, and beganne to rebuke him.

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Historical definitions

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

volume 2, leaf 218, column 2 (main_dictionary)