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sir

Meaning of “sir”

A respectful form of address to a man or male superior, similar to lord or master in polite address.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences12 verses4 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 43:20

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John 20:15
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
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1611 witness · John 20:15 · retained source text

Iesus saith vnto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She supposing him to be the gardiner, saith vnto him, Sir, if thou haue borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laied him, and I will take him away.

Revelation 7:14
And I said unto him, sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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1611 witness · Revelation 7:14 · retained source text

And I said vnto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and haue washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lambe.

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A respectful form of address to a man, properly related to lord or master.

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