KJV dictionary & concordance

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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Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Luke 17:33 · retained source text

Whosoeuer shall seeke to saue his life, shall lose it, and whosoeuer shall lose his life, shall preserue it.

1611 marginal noteMat. 16.25.

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