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preserve

Meaning of “preserve”

To keep safe from harm, loss, decay, or destruction; to protect, maintain, or save.

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30 occurrences29 verses8 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:32

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Isaiah 31:5
As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 31:5 · retained source text

As birds flying, so wil the LORD of hostes defend Ierusalem, defending also hee will deliuer it, and passing ouer, he will preserue it.

Isaiah 49:8
Thus saith the Lord, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages;
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1611 witness · Isaiah 49:8 · retained source text

Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time haue I heard thee, and in a day of saluation haue I helped thee: and I will preserue thee, and giue thee for a couenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherite the desolate heritages:

1611 marginal noteOr, raise vp.

1611 marginal note1.Cor.6.2.

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