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speech

Meaning of “speech”

1. Spoken words, discourse, or a message communicated in words. 2. The manner, quality, or ability of speaking. 3. A language or dialect.

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49 occurrences48 verses23 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:23

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Job 12:20
He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 12:20 · retained source text

He remooueth away the speech of the trustie, and taketh away the vnderstanding of the aged.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the lip of the faithfull.

1611 marginal noteCha. 32.9.

Job 24:25
And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Job 24:25 · retained source text

And if it be not so now, who will make mee a liar, and make my speach nothing worth?

Job 37:19
Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Job 37:19 · retained source text

Teach vs what we shall say vnto him; for we cannot order our speach by reason of darknes.

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