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tribes

Meaning of “tribes”

Bodies of people descended from common ancestors, especially the divisions of Israel.

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112 occurrences110 verses24 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 49:16

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Psalms 78:55
He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents.
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1611 witness · Psalms 78:55 · retained source text

He cast out the heathen also before them, and diuided them an inheritance by line: and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents.

1611 marginal noteIosu.13.7.

Psalms 105:37
He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Psalms 105:37 · retained source text

Hee brought them foorth also with siluer and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.

1611 marginal noteExod. 12.29.

Psalms 122:4
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
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1611 witness · Psalms 122:4 · retained source text

Whither the tribes goe vp, the tribes of the LORD, vnto the testimonie of Israel: to giue thankes vnto the name of the LORD.

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