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ward

Meaning of “ward”

1. Guard, watch, duty, an assigned division, or the place or body keeping watch. 2. Joined to a direction or object, toward or in relation to it. 3. Custody or confinement.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
32 occurrences28 verses17 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 40:3

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2 Corinthians 1:12
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 1:12 · retained source text

For our reioycing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicitie and godly sinceritie, not with fleshly wisedome, but by the grace of God, wee haue had our conuersation in the world, and more aboundantly to youwards.

2 Corinthians 13:3
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 13:3 · retained source text

Since ye seeke a proofe of Christ, speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weake, but is mightie in you.

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