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receive

Meaning of “receive”

To take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain what is given or presented.

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176 occurrences167 verses42 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:11

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1 Samuel 10:4
And they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread; which thou shalt receive of their hands.
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1611 witness · 1 Samuel 10:4 · retained source text

And they will salute thee, and giue thee two loaues of bread, which thou shalt receiue of their hands.

1611 marginal noteHeb. aske thee of peace

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