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stretch

Meaning of “stretch”

To extend, reach, or spread out, literally or figuratively.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
50 occurrences50 verses18 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 3:20

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John 21:18
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.
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1611 witness · John 21:18 · retained source text

Uerily, verily I say vnto thee, whē thou wast yong, thou girdedst thy selfe, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carie thee whither thou wouldest not.

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Historical definitions

To draw out to greater length; to extend in a line. To extend in breadth. To spread; to expand. To reach; to extend. To spread; to display.

volume 2, leaf 682, column 3 (transitive verb entry, senses 1-5)

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