KJV dictionary & concordance

strive

Meaning of “strive”

To contend, struggle, labour earnestly, or exert oneself toward an object.

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KJV context and cross-references

22 occurrences20 verses13 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 6:3

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KJV PCE

Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Job 33:13 · retained source text

Why doest thou striue against him? for he giueth not account of any of his matters.

1611 marginal noteHeb. hee answereth not.

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