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standing

Meaning of “standing”

Sense 1: Remaining upright, fixed, established, or in place. Sense 2: As a noun, position, continuance, or rank.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
55 occurrences52 verses22 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 22:6

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Luke 1:11
And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 1:11 · retained source text

And there appeared vnto him an Angel of the Lord, standing on the right side of the Altar of incense.

Luke 5:2
And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 5:2 · retained source text

And sawe two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

Luke 9:27
But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 9:27 · retained source text

But I tell you of a trueth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdome of God.

1611 marginal noteMatt. 16.28.

Luke 18:13
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 18:13 · retained source text

And the Publicane standing afarre off, would not lift vp so much as his eyes vnto heauen: but smote vpon his breast, saying, God me mercifull to mee a sinner.

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Historical definitions

Possession of an office, character or place. Station; place to stand in. Continuance; duration or existence.

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