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war

Meaning of “war”

Sense 1: Armed conflict. Sense 2: As a verb, to fight or contend.

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225 occurrences220 verses29 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 14:2

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Proverbs 20:18
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 20:18 · retained source text

Euery purpose is established by counsell: and with good aduice make warre.

1611 marginal noteChap. 15.22.

Proverbs 24:6
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 24:6 · retained source text

For by wise counsell thou shalt make thy warre: and in multitude of counsellers there is safetie.

1611 marginal noteChap. 20.18. and 11.14. and 15.22.

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