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whereas

Meaning of “whereas”

1. Considering that. 2. While or when in fact. 3. In contrast to the fact that.

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33 occurrences33 verses19 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 31:37

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1 Kings 8:18
And the Lord said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.
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1611 witness · 1 Kings 8:18 · retained source text

And the LORD sayd vnto Dauid my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house vnto my Name, thou diddest well that it was in thine heart.

1 Kings 12:11
And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
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1611 witness · 1 Kings 12:11 · retained source text

And now whereas my father did lade you with a heauy yoke, I wil adde to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whippes, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

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