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or

Meaning of “or”

Sense 1: A conjunction expressing an alternative, distinction, or explanation. Sense 2: In the phrase ‘or ever,’ before or ere.

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1,122 occurrences856 verses53 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 13:9

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Mark 10:29
And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,
7 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 10:29 · retained source text

And Iesus answered, and said, Uerily I say vnto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the Gospels,

Mark 11:30
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 11:30 · retained source text

The baptisme of Iohn, was it from heauen, or of men? Answere me.

Mark 12:14
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 12:14 · retained source text

And when they were come, they say vnto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth. Is it lawfull to giue tribute to Cesar, or not?

Mark 12:15
Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Mark 12:15 · retained source text

Shall we giue, or shall we not giue? But he knowing their hypocrisie, said vnto them, Why tempt yee mee? Bring me a penny that I may see it.

1611 marginal noteValewing of our money seuen pence halfe penie, as Mat. 18.28.

Mark 13:21
And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Mark 13:21 · retained source text

And then, if any man shall say to you, Loe, here is Christ, or loe, hee is there: beleeue him not.

1611 marginal noteMatt. 24.23.

Mark 13:35
Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:
3 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 13:35 · retained source text

Watch ye therefore (for ye knowe not when the master of the house commeth, at Euen, or at midnight, or at the cocke crowing, or in the morning.)

Luke 2:24
And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 2:24 · retained source text

And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the Law of the Lord, a paire of turtle doues, or two yong pigeons.

1611 marginal noteLeuit. 12.2,6.

Luke 3:15
And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 3:15 · retained source text

And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of Iohn, whether he were the Christ or not:

1611 marginal noteOr, in suspence.

1611 marginal noteOr, reasoned or debated.

Luke 5:23
Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 5:23 · retained source text

Whether is easier to say, Thy sinnes be forgiuen thee: or to say, Rise vp and walke?

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Where “or” appears

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Genesis22 occurrences
22 verses
Exodus56 occurrences
42 verses
Leviticus177 occurrences
110 verses
Numbers72 occurrences
51 verses
Deuteronomy94 occurrences
59 verses
Joshua16 occurrences
14 verses
Judges12 occurrences
12 verses
Ruth2 occurrences
2 verses
1 Samuel26 occurrences
21 verses
2 Samuel15 occurrences
11 verses
1 Kings17 occurrences
15 verses
2 Kings12 occurrences
11 verses
1 Chronicles2 occurrences
1 verse
2 Chronicles22 occurrences
15 verses
Ezra7 occurrences
4 verses
Nehemiah6 occurrences
5 verses
Esther4 occurrences
4 verses
Job77 occurrences
75 verses
Psalms18 occurrences
18 verses
Proverbs12 occurrences
12 verses
Ecclesiastes15 occurrences
9 verses
Song of Solomon4 occurrences
4 verses
Isaiah33 occurrences
28 verses
Jeremiah31 occurrences
26 verses
Ezekiel23 occurrences
18 verses
Daniel9 occurrences
8 verses
Joel1 occurrence
1 verse
Amos4 occurrences
4 verses
Micah1 occurrence
1 verse
Haggai4 occurrences
1 verse
Zechariah1 occurrence
1 verse
Malachi3 occurrences
3 verses
Matthew58 occurrences
41 verses
Mark28 occurrences
18 verses
Luke36 occurrences
31 verses
John11 occurrences
11 verses
Acts30 occurrences
26 verses
Romans26 occurrences
19 verses
1 Corinthians51 occurrences
34 verses
2 Corinthians18 occurrences
16 verses
Galatians8 occurrences
7 verses
Ephesians5 occurrences
4 verses
Philippians4 occurrences
4 verses
Colossians9 occurrences
4 verses
1 Thessalonians3 occurrences
2 verses
2 Thessalonians3 occurrences
3 verses
1 Timothy6 occurrences
4 verses
Titus2 occurrences
2 verses
Philemon1 occurrence
1 verse
Hebrews4 occurrences
4 verses
James4 occurrences
4 verses
1 Peter7 occurrences
5 verses
Revelation10 occurrences
8 verses

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