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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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Psalms 33:3
Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 33:3 · retained source text

Sing vnto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.

Psalms 104:26
There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.
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1611 witness · Psalms 104:26 · retained source text

There goe the shippes; there is that Leuiathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.

1611 marginal noteHeb. formed.

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