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read

Meaning of “read”

To perceive and understand written words, whether silently or by uttering them aloud.

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70 occurrences66 verses21 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 24:7

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Esther 6:1
ON that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.
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1611 witness · Esther 6:1 · retained source text

¶ On that night could not the King sleepe, and hee commaunded to bring the booke of Records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.

1611 marginal noteHebr. the kings sleepe fled away.

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