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throng

Meaning of “throng”

To crowd, press closely, surround densely, or push upon someone in a tightly gathered multitude.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Mark 3:9

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Every verse containing “throng”

KJV PCE
Mark 3:9
And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 3:9 · retained source text

And he spake to his disciples that a small ship should wait on him, because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

Luke 8:45
And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 8:45 · retained source text

And Iesus saide, Who touched mee? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him, said, Master, the multitude throng thee, and preasse thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

To crowd or press; to press upon or annoy with a crowd.

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