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ought

Meaning of “ought”

Should or is bound to; expresses duty, fitness, or necessity.

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97 occurrences94 verses33 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 20:9

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Leviticus 4:2
Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the Lord concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 4:2 · retained source text

Speake vnto the children of Israel, saying, If a soule shall sinne through ignorance against any of the commandements of the LORD ( concerning things which ought not to bee done) and shall do against any of them:

Leviticus 4:27
¶ And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the Lord concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Leviticus 4:27 · retained source text

¶ And if any one of the common people sinne through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandements of the LORD, concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guiltie:

1611 marginal noteHebr. any soule.

1611 marginal noteHebr. people of the land.

Leviticus 11:25
And whosoever beareth ought of the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 11:25 · retained source text

And whosoeuer beareth ought of the carkasse of them, shall wash his clothes, & be vncleane vntill the euen.

Leviticus 19:6
It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it, and on the morrow: and if ought remain until the third day, it shall be burnt in the fire.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 19:6 · retained source text

It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it, and on the morrow: and if ought remaine vntill the third day, it shalbe burnt in the fire.

Leviticus 25:14
And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbour’s hand, ye shall not oppress one another:
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 25:14 · retained source text

And if thou sell ought vnto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbours hand, ye shall not oppresse one another.

Leviticus 27:31
And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 27:31 · retained source text

And if a man will at all redeeme ought of his tithes, he shall adde thereto the fifth part thereof.

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