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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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Luke 1:3
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 1:3 · retained source text

It seemed good to me also, hauing had perfect vnderstanding of things from the very first, to write vnto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

Luke 9:5
And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 9:5 · retained source text

And whosoeuer will not receiue you, when ye goe out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feete, for a testimonie against them.

Luke 10:11
Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 10:11 · retained source text

Euen the very dust of your citie which cleaueth on vs, we doe wipe off against you: notwithstanding, be yee sure of this, that the kingdome of God is come nigh vnto you.

Luke 12:59
I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 12:59 · retained source text

I tell thee, Thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast payd the very last mite.

1611 marginal noteSee Mar. 12.42.

Luke 18:23
And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 18:23 · retained source text

And when he heard this, he was very sorowfull, for he was very rich.

Luke 18:24
And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Luke 18:24 · retained source text

And when Iesus saw that hee was very sorrowfull, he said, How hardly shal they that haue riches, enter into the kingdome of God?

Luke 19:17
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 19:17 · retained source text

And he said vnto him, Well, thou good seruant: because thou hast bene faithfull in a very little, haue thou authoritie ouer ten cities.

Luke 19:48
And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 19:48 · retained source text

And could not finde what they might doe: for all the people were very attentiue to heare him.

1611 marginal noteOr, hanged on him.

Luke 24:1
NOW upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 24:1 · retained source text

¶ Now vpon the first day of the weeke, very earely in the morning, they came vnto the Sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certaine others with them.

1611 marginal noteMat. 28.1.

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