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unlawful

Meaning of “unlawful”

Contrary to law or not permitted.

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

First occurrence: Acts 10:28

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Every verse containing “unlawful”

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Acts 10:28
And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 10:28 · retained source text

And he said vnto them, Ye know how that it is an vnlawfull thing for a man that is a Iewe, to keepe company or come vnto one of another nation: but God hath shewed me, that I should not call any man common or vncleane.

2 Peter 2:8
(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Peter 2:8 · retained source text

(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing & hearing, vexed his righteous soule from day to day, with their vnlawfull deeds.)

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Historical definitions

Not lawful; contrary to law; illegal; not permitted by law.

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