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serve

Meaning of “serve”

To work for, obey, attend, minister to, worship, or fulfil a purpose.

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209 occurrences193 verses32 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 15:13

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Acts 6:2
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 6:2 · retained source text

Then the twelue called the multitude of the disciples vnto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leaue the word of God, and serue tables.

Acts 7:7
And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, said God: and after that shall they come forth, and serve me in this place.
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1611 witness · Acts 7:7 · retained source text

And the nation to whom they shal bee in bondage, will I iudge, saide God: And after that shall they come forth, and serue me in this place.

Acts 27:23
For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 27:23 · retained source text

For there stood by me this night the Angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serue,

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