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straitly

Meaning of “straitly”

Strictly or closely; with firm restraint or requirement.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
11 occurrences11 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 43:7

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Mark 1:43
And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 1:43 · retained source text

And he straitly charged him, and forth with sent him away,

Mark 3:12
And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 3:12 · retained source text

And he straitly charged them, that they should not make him knowen.

Mark 5:43
And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Mark 5:43 · retained source text

And hee charged them straitly, that no man should know it: and commanded that some thing should be giuen her to eate.

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Historical definitions

1. Narrowly; closely. 2. Strictly; rigorously. [For this, strictly is now used.] 3. Closely; intimately.

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