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shave

Meaning of “shave”

1. To remove hair with a razor or other cutting instrument. 2. To cut or remove closely.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
14 occurrences12 verses7 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Leviticus 13:33

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Numbers 6:9
And if any man die very suddenly by him, and he hath defiled the head of his consecration; then he shall shave his head in the day of his cleansing, on the seventh day shall he shave it.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Numbers 6:9 · retained source text

And if any man die very suddenly by him, and he hath defiled the head of his consecration, then he shall shaue his head in the day of his cleansing, on the seuenth day shall he shaue it.

Numbers 6:18
And the Nazarite shall shave the head of his separation at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall take the hair of the head of his separation, and put it in the fire which is under the sacrifice of the peace offerings.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Numbers 6:18 · retained source text

And the Nazarite shal shaue the head of his separation, at the doore of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and shall take the haire of the head of his separation, and put it in the fire which is vnder the sacrifice of the peace offerings.

1611 marginal noteActs 21.24.

Numbers 8:7
And thus shalt thou do unto them, to cleanse them: Sprinkle water of purifying upon them, and let them shave all their flesh, and let them wash their clothes, and so make themselves clean.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Numbers 8:7 · retained source text

And thus shalt thou doe vnto them, to cleanse them: sprinkle water of purifying vpon them, and let them shaue all their flesh, and let them wash their clothes, and so make themselues cleane.

1611 marginal noteHebr, let them cause a rasor to passe ouer, &c.

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To cut or pare hair from the surface with a razor or edged instrument; to shave off is to cut off.

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