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shore

Meaning of “shore”

The coast or land adjoining the sea, a large lake, or another large body of water; the edge toward which a vessel may draw.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
17 occurrences17 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 22:17

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Joshua 11:4
And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that is upon the sea shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Joshua 11:4 · retained source text

And they went out, they and all their hostes with them, much people, euen as the sand that is vpon the Seashore in multitude, with horses and charets very many.

Joshua 15:2
And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh southward:
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1611 witness · Joshua 15:2 · retained source text

And their South border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh Southward.

1611 marginal noteHebr. tongue.

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The coast or land adjacent to the sea, ocean, a large lake, or river; land at or near the border of a large body of water.

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