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staff

Meaning of “staff”

1. A rod or pole, especially one used for walking support, carrying, striking, or as the shaft of a weapon. 2. Figuratively, a support, source of strength, or ruling power.

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43 occurrences42 verses17 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 32:10

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Mark 6:8
And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Mark 6:8 · retained source text

And commanded them that they should take nothing for their iourney, saue a staffe onely: no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:

1611 marginal noteThe word signifieth a piece of brasse money, in value somewhat lesse then a farthing, mat. 10.9. but here it is taken in generall for mony.

Hebrews 11:21
By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
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1611 witness · Hebrews 11:21 · retained source text

By faith Iacob when hee was a dying, blessed both the sonnes of Ioseph, and worshipped leaning vpon the top of his staffe.

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