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therein

Meaning of “therein”

In, within, during, or concerning that place, person, thing, condition, time, or matter previously mentioned.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
230 occurrences218 verses43 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 9:7

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2 Samuel 12:31
And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brickkiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem.
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And he brought foorth the people that were therein, and put them vnder sawes, and vnder harrowes of yron, and vnder axes of yron, and made them passe through the bricke-kilne: And thus did he vnto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So Dauid and all the people returned vnto Ierusalem.

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[there and in.] In that or this place, time or thing. Bring forth abundantly in the earth and multiply therein Genesis 9:7. Ye shall keep the sabbath--whosoever doeth any work therein--that soul shall be cut off. Exodus 31:14. THEREIN our letters do not well agree.

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