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strive

Meaning of “strive”

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

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22 occurrences20 verses13 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 6:3

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Matthew 12:19
He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
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1611 witness · Matthew 12:19 · retained source text

He shall not striue, nor cry, neither shall any man heare his voice in the streets.

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