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reason

Meaning of “reason”

A ground or cause; understanding or judgment; to think, discuss, or argue.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
71 occurrences69 verses29 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 41:31

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Hebrews 5:3
And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 5:3 · retained source text

And by reason heereof hee ought as for the people, so also for himselfe, to offer for sinnes.

Hebrews 5:14
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hebrews 5:14 · retained source text

But strong meate belongeth to them that are of full age, euen those who by reason of vse haue their senses exercised to discerne both good and euil.

1611 marginal noteOr, perfect.

1611 marginal noteOr of an habite, or perfection.

Hebrews 7:23
And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 7:23 · retained source text

And they truely were many Priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death.

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