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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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Hosea 2:5
For their mother hath played the harlot: she that conceived them hath done shamefully: for she said, I will go after my lovers, that give me my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, mine oil and my drink.
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1611 witness · Hosea 2:5 · retained source text

For their mother hath played the harlot: shee that conceiued them hath done shamefully: for shee sayd, I will goe after my louers, that giue me my bread and my water, my wooll and my flaxe, mine oyle, and my drinke.

1611 marginal noteHeb. drinks

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