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play

Meaning of “play”

1. To engage in recreation, sport, contest, lively movement, or musical performance. 2. To act or conduct oneself in a stated role or manner.

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17 occurrences17 verses10 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 32:6

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Job 40:20
Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 40:20 · retained source text

Surely the mountaines bring him foorth foode: where all the beasts of the field play.

Job 41:5
Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?
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1611 witness · Job 41:5 · retained source text

Wilt thou play with him as with a birde? wilt thou binde him for thy maydens?

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