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pursue

Meaning of “pursue”

1. To follow or chase in order to overtake. 2. To seek after and continue earnestly toward an aim.

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29 occurrences27 verses14 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 35:5

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Isaiah 30:16
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But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Isaiah 30:16 · retained source text

But ye said; No, for we will flee vpon horses; therefore shall ye flee. And we will ride vpon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you, be swift.

Complete reference index — all 27 verses
Genesis 35:5Exodus 15:9Deuteronomy 19:6Deuteronomy 28:22Deuteronomy 28:45Joshua 2:5Joshua 8:16Joshua 10:19Joshua 20:51 Samuel 24:141 Samuel 25:291 Samuel 26:181 Samuel 30:82 Samuel 17:12 Samuel 20:62 Samuel 20:72 Samuel 20:132 Samuel 24:13Job 13:25Job 30:15Psalms 34:14Isaiah 30:16Jeremiah 48:2Ezekiel 35:6Hosea 8:3Amos 1:11Nahum 1:8

Where “pursue” appears

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verseExodus1 occurrence
1 verseDeuteronomy3 occurrences
3 versesJoshua4 occurrences
4 verses1 Samuel5 occurrences
4 verses2 Samuel5 occurrences
5 versesJob2 occurrences
2 versesPsalms1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseEzekiel2 occurrences
1 verseHosea1 occurrence
1 verseAmos1 occurrence
1 verseNahum1 occurrence
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