KJV dictionary & concordance

wast

Meaning of “wast”

The second-person singular past form of be, used with thou: were or existed in the stated condition.

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66 occurrences57 verses16 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:11

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Art thou the first man that was born? or wast thou made before the hills?

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Job 15:7 · retained source text

Art thou the first man that was borne? or wast thou made before the hilles?

Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Job 38:4 · retained source text

Where wast thou when I layd the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast vnderstanding.

1611 marginal noteHeb. if thou knowest vnderstanding.

1611 marginal notePsal. 104.5. prou. 30.4.

Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Job 38:21 · retained source text

Knowest thou it, because thou wast then borne? or because the number of thy daies is great?

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