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preserved

Meaning of “preserved”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of preserve, meaning to keep safe from harm, loss, decay, or destruction; to protect, maintain, or save.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
16 occurrences16 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 32:30

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1 Chronicles 18:6
Then David put garrisons in Syria-damascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, and brought gifts. Thus the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.
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1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 18:6 · retained source text

Then Dauid put garisons in Syria Damascus, and the Syrians became Dauids seruants, and brought giftes. Thus the LORD preserued Dauid, whithersoeuer he went.

1 Chronicles 18:13
¶ And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.
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1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 18:13 · retained source text

¶ And he put garisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became Dauids seruants. Thus the LORD preserued Dauid whithersoeuer he went.

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Saved from injury, destruction, or decay; kept or defended from evil.

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