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strove

Meaning of “strove”

Contended, struggled, or exerted oneself earnestly.

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13 occurrences12 verses8 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 26:20

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Exodus 2:13

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And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow?

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Exodus 2:13 · retained source text

And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrewes stroue together: And hee said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow?

Complete reference index — all 12 verses

Genesis 26:20 Genesis 26:21 Genesis 26:22 Exodus 2:13 Leviticus 24:10 Numbers 20:13 Numbers 26:9 2 Samuel 14:6 Daniel 7:2 John 6:52 Acts 7:26 Acts 23:9

Where “strove” appears

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Genesis3 occurrences
3 verses Exodus1 occurrence
1 verse Leviticus1 occurrence
1 verse Numbers3 occurrences
2 verses 2 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse Daniel1 occurrence
1 verse John1 occurrence
1 verse Acts2 occurrences
2 verses

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Genesis 26:20 Genesis 26:22 Exodus 2:13 Numbers 20:13 Numbers 26:9 Daniel 7:2 John 6:52 Acts 23:9