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reserved

Meaning of “reserved”

Kept, held back, or preserved for a later person, purpose, event, or time.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
16 occurrences16 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 27:36

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Job 21:30
That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.
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1611 witness · Job 21:30 · retained source text

That the wicked is reserued to the day of destruction; they shall bee brought foorth to the day of wrath.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the day of wraths.

1611 marginal notePro. 16.4.

Job 38:23
Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?
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1611 witness · Job 38:23 · retained source text

Which I haue reserued against the time of trouble, against the day of battaile and warre?

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Kept; retained; held back; preserved for a future use or time.

volume 2, leaf 467, column 2 (main_dictionary)