KJV dictionary & concordance

wars

Meaning of “wars”

Armed conflicts, hostilities, or campaigns of fighting.

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15 occurrences13 verses11 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Numbers 21:14

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2 Chronicles 12:15

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Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And there were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 12:15 · retained source text

Now the acts of Rehoboam first and last, are they not written in the booke of Shemaiah the Prophet, and of Iddo the Seer, concerning genealogies? and there were warres betweene Rehoboam & Ieroboam continually.

1611 marginal noteHeb. words

2 Chronicles 16:9

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For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 16:9 · retained source text

For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shewe himselfe strong in the behalfe of them, whose heart is perfite towards him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; therefore, from hencefoorth thou shalt haue warres.

1611 marginal noteOr, strongly to holde with them, &c.