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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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16 occurrences16 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 32:30

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1 Samuel 30:23
Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the Lord hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand.
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Then said Dauid, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath giuen vs, who hath preserued vs, and deliuered the companie that came against vs, into our hand.

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

volume 2, leaf 351, column 3 (main_dictionary)