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proved

Meaning of “proved”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of prove, meaning to test, try, examine, or establish as true by evidence.

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15 occurrences14 verses10 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 42:15

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1 Samuel 17:39
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And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.
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And Dauid girded his sword vpon his armour, and he assayed to goe, for he had not proued it: and Dauid said vnto Saul, I cannot goe with these: for I haue not proued them. And Dauid put them off him.

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Genesis 42:15Genesis 42:16Exodus 15:251 Samuel 17:39Psalms 17:3Psalms 66:10Psalms 81:7Psalms 95:9Ecclesiastes 7:23Daniel 1:14Romans 3:92 Corinthians 8:221 Timothy 3:10Hebrews 3:9

Where “proved” appears

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Genesis2 occurrences
2 versesExodus1 occurrence
1 verse1 Samuel2 occurrences
1 versePsalms4 occurrences
4 versesEcclesiastes1 occurrence
1 verseDaniel1 occurrence
1 verseRomans1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse1 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verseHebrews1 occurrence
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