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thence

Meaning of “thence”

From that place, position, point, or source; away from there.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
145 occurrences139 verses26 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 2:10

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John 4:43
¶ Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee.
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1611 witness · John 4:43 · retained source text

¶ Now after two dayes he departed thence, and went into Galilee:

1611 marginal noteMatth. 13.57.

John 11:54
Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
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1611 witness · John 11:54 · retained source text

Iesus therefore walked no more openly among the Iewes: but went thence vnto a countrey neere to the wildernesse, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

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thens. 1. From that place. When you depart thence shake off the dust of your feet. Mark 6:1. It is more usual, though not necessary, to use from before thence Then will I send and fetch thee from thence Genesis 27:9. 2. From that time. There shall be no more thence an infant of days. Isaiah 65:20. 3. For that reason. Not to sit idle with so great a gift Useless, and thence ridiculous, about him.

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