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played

Meaning of “played”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of play. Sense 1: To engage in recreation, sport, contest, lively movement, or musical performance. Sense 2: To act or conduct oneself in a stated role or manner.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
18 occurrences17 verses9 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 38:24

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2 Kings 3:15
But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him.
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 3:15 · retained source text

But now bring me a minstrell. And it came to passe when the minstrell played, that the hand of the LORD came vpon him.

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