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service

Meaning of “service”

Work, duty, ministry, worship, attendance, military obligation, or servitude performed for another.

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132 occurrences116 verses21 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 29:27

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1 Kings 12:4
Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.
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1611 witness · 1 Kings 12:4 · retained source text

Thy father made our yoke grieuous: now therefore, make thou the grieuous seruice of thy father, and his heauy yoke which he put vpon vs, lighter, and we will serue thee.

1611 marginal noteChap. 4.7.

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