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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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Proverbs 20:4
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 20:4 · retained source text

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he begge in haruest, and haue nothing.

1611 marginal noteOr, winter.

1611 marginal noteChap. 20.4.

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