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resurrection

Meaning of “resurrection”

A rising again from the dead to bodily life.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616Webster 1828
41 occurrences40 verses12 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Matthew 22:23

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Acts 1:22
Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 1:22 · retained source text

Beginning from the baptisme of Iohn, vnto that same day that he was taken vp from vs, must one be ordained to be a witnesse with vs of his resurrection.

Acts 2:31
He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 2:31 · retained source text

He seeing this before, spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soule was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

1611 marginal notePsal. 16.11.

Acts 4:2
Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 4:2 · retained source text

Being grieued that they taught the people, and preached through Iesus the resurrection from the dead.

Acts 4:33
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 4:33 · retained source text

And with great power gaue the Apostles witnesse of the resurrection of the Lord Iesus, and great grace was vpon them all.

Acts 17:18
Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 17:18 · retained source text

Then certaine Philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoikes, encountred him: and some said, What will this babbler say? Othersome, He seemeth to be a setter foorth of strange gods: because hee preached vnto them Iesus, and the resurrection.

1611 marginal noteOr, base fellow.

Acts 17:32
¶ And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 17:32 · retained source text

¶ And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, Wee will heare thee againe of this matter.

Acts 23:6
But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 23:6 · retained source text

But when Paul perceiued that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, hee cryed out in the Councill, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the sonne of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead, I am called in question.

1611 marginal notePhil. 3.5.

1611 marginal noteChap. 24.21.

Acts 23:8
For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 23:8 · retained source text

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither Angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confesse both.

1611 marginal noteMatt. 22.23.

Acts 24:15
And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 24:15 · retained source text

And haue hope towards God, which they themselues also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the iust and vniust.

Acts 24:21
Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 24:21 · retained source text

Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.

1611 marginal noteChap. 23.6.

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A rising again; chiefly, the revival of the dead of the human race, or their return from the grave

volume 2, leaf 474, column 1 (entry starts at OCR line 21)

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