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use

Meaning of “use”

Sense 1: Employment, purpose, or customary practice. Sense 2: As a verb, to employ or be accustomed.

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35 occurrences35 verses19 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Leviticus 7:24

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Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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1611 witness · Matthew 5:44 · retained source text

But I say vnto you, Loue your enemies, blesse them that curse you, doe good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully vse you, and persecute you:

1611 marginal noteLuke 6.27.

1611 marginal noteLuke 23.34. acts 7.60.

Matthew 6:7
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
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1611 witness · Matthew 6:7 · retained source text

But when yee pray, vse not vaine repetitions, as the heathen doe. For they thinke that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

1611 marginal noteEcclus. 7.16.

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