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sore

Meaning of “sore”

Sense 1: Painful, grievous, severe, or causing distress. Sense 2: Greatly, exceedingly, or intensely. Sense 3: A wound, ulcer, or tender or diseased place.

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98 occurrences97 verses30 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:9

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Acts 20:37
And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 20:37 · retained source text

And they all wept sore, and fell on Pauls necke, and kissed him,

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