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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

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First occurrence: Genesis 15:13

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Leviticus 25:39
¶ And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Leviticus 25:39 · retained source text

¶ And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poore, and be sold vnto thee, thou shalt not compell him to serue as a bond seruant.

1611 marginal noteHeb. serue thy selfe with him with the seruice, &c.

1611 marginal noteExo. 21.2. deut. 15.12. ierem. 34.14.

Leviticus 25:40
But as an hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the year of jubile:
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1611 witness · Leviticus 25:40 · retained source text

But as an hired seruant, and as a soiourner he shall be with thee, and shall serue thee vnto the yere of Iubile.

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