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thought

Meaning of “thought”

Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of think: considered, supposed, intended, purposed, judged, reckoned, or called to mind. Sense 2: A thought, intention, purpose, judgment, or matter of the mind or heart. Sense 3: In the phrase ‘take thought,’ anxious care or concern.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
81 occurrences80 verses33 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 20:11

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Acts 8:20
But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 8:20 · retained source text

But Peter said vnto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

Acts 10:19
¶ While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 10:19 · retained source text

¶ While Peter thought on the vision, the spirit said vnto him, Behold, three men seeke thee.

Acts 12:9
And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 12:9 · retained source text

And hee went out, and followed him, and wist not that it was true which was done by the Angel: but thought he saw a vision.

Acts 15:38
But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 15:38 · retained source text

But Paul thought not good to take him with them; who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the worke.

Acts 26:8
Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 26:8 · retained source text

Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?

Acts 26:9
I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 26:9 · retained source text

I verily thought with my selfe, that I ought to doe many things contrary to the name of Iesus of Nazareth:

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Historical definitions

Anxiety or excessive care; 'take thought' means to be anxious.

printed p. 279; PDF p. 299; Internet Archive leaf n298