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very

Meaning of “very”

Sense 1: Truly, actually, exactly, or the same in identity. Sense 2: To a great or marked degree, used to intensify the quality named.

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257 occurrences246 verses42 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 1:31

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2 Kings 14:26
For the Lord saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter: for there was not any shut up, nor any left, nor any helper for Israel.
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 14:26 · retained source text

For the LORD saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter: for there was not any shut vp, nor any left, nor any helper for Israel.

2 Kings 17:18
Therefore the Lord was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 17:18 · retained source text

Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and remoued them out of his sight, there was none left, but the tribe of Iudah onely.

2 Kings 21:16
Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; beside his sin wherewith he made Judah to sin, in doing that which was evil in the sight of the Lord.
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 21:16 · retained source text

Moreouer, Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Ierusalem from one end to another, beside his sinne wherwith he made Iudah to sinne, in doing that which was euill in the sight of the LORD.

1611 marginal noteHeb. from mouth to mouth.

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