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put on

Meaning of “put on”

1. To place upon, clothe, or cover. 2. To assume a character, identity, conduct, or condition.

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49 occurrences45 verses24 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 28:20

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Ephesians 4:24
And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ephesians 4:24 · retained source text

And that yee put on that new man, which after God is created in righteousnesse, and true holinesse.

1611 marginal noteOr, holines of trueth.

Ephesians 6:11
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Ephesians 6:11 · retained source text

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the deuill.

Colossians 3:12
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
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1611 witness · Colossians 3:12 · retained source text

Put on therefore (as the elect of God, holy and beloued) bowels of mercies, kindnesse, humblenesse of minde, meekenesse, long suffering,

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