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strove

Meaning of “strove”

Contended, struggled, or exerted oneself earnestly.

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First occurrence: Genesis 26:20

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Daniel 7:2
Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea.
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Daniel spake, and said, I saw in my vision by night, & behold, the foure windes of the heauen stroue vpon the great Sea.

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