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sell

Meaning of “sell”

1. To transfer for a price. 2. To betray or surrender into another's power.

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35 occurrences34 verses18 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 25:31

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Amos 8:5
Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit?
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1611 witness · Amos 8:5 · retained source text

Saying, When will the newe Moone be gone, that we may sell corne? and the Sabbath, that wee may set forth wheat, making the Ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit?

1611 marginal noteOr, moneth.

1611 marginal noteHeb. open.

1611 marginal noteHeb. peruerting the balances of deceit.

Amos 8:6
That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat?
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1611 witness · Amos 8:6 · retained source text

That wee may buy the poore for siluer, & the needie for a paire of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheate?

1611 marginal noteChap.2.6.

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