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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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2 Corinthians 3:15
But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 3:15 · retained source text

But euen vnto this day, when Moses is read, the vaile is vpon their heart.

Colossians 4:16
And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
3 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Colossians 4:16 · retained source text

And when this Epistle is read amongst you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans: and that ye likewise reade the Epistle from Laodicea,

1 Thessalonians 5:27
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Thessalonians 5:27 · retained source text

I charge you by the Lord, that this Epistle bee read vnto all the holy brethren.

1611 marginal noteOr, adiure.

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