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pardon

Meaning of “pardon”

To forgive an offense or offender; to remit an offense, guilt, or penalty.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
16 occurrences15 verses10 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 23:21

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2 Kings 5:18
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In this thing the Lord pardon thy servant, that when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and he leaneth on my hand, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon: when I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon, the Lord pardon thy servant in this thing.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Kings 5:18 · retained source text

In this thing the LORD pardon thy seruant, that when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and hee leaneth on my hand, and I bow myselfe in the house of Rimmon: when I bow downe my selfe in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon thy seruant in this thing.

2 Kings 24:4
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And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the Lord would not pardon.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Kings 24:4 · retained source text

And also for the innocent blood that hee shedde: (for hee filled Ierusalem with innocent blood) which the LORD would not pardon.

Complete reference index — all 15 verses
Exodus 23:21Exodus 34:9Numbers 14:191 Samuel 15:252 Kings 5:182 Kings 24:42 Chronicles 30:18Nehemiah 9:17Job 7:21Psalms 25:11Isaiah 55:7Jeremiah 5:1Jeremiah 5:7Jeremiah 33:8Jeremiah 50:20

Where “pardon” appears

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Exodus2 occurrences
2 versesNumbers1 occurrence
1 verse1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse2 Kings3 occurrences
2 verses2 Chronicles1 occurrence
1 verseNehemiah1 occurrence
1 verseJob1 occurrence
1 versePsalms1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah4 occurrences
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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Numbers 14:19

Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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To forgive; to remit, as an offense or crime. To pardon, is to give up this obligation, and release the offender. To remit, as a penalty. To excuse, as for a fault.

volume 2, leaf 253, columns 2-3 (transitive verb entry)

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