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promised

Meaning of “promised”

Gave an assurance or pledge that something would be done or given.

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48 occurrences47 verses21 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 12:25

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Luke 1:72
To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;
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1611 witness · Luke 1:72 · retained source text

To performe the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy Couenant,

Luke 22:6
And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
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1611 witness · Luke 22:6 · retained source text

And he promised, and sought opportunitie to betray him vnto them in the absence of the multitude.

1611 marginal noteOr, without tumult.

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