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overshadow

Meaning of “overshadow”

To cast or spread a shadow over, cover, envelop, or come over with presence or power.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Luke 1:35

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Every verse containing “overshadow”

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Luke 1:35
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And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 1:35 · retained source text

And the Angel answered and said vnto her, The holy Ghost shall come vpon thee, and the power of the Highest shall ouershadow thee. Therefore also that holy thing which shall bee borne of thee, shall bee called the sonne of God.

Acts 5:15
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Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 5:15 · retained source text

Insomuch y t they brought foorth the sicke into the streetes, and layed them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by, might ouershadow some of them.

1611 marginal noteOr, in euery streete.

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