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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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2 Chronicles 10:11
For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
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1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 10:11 · retained source text

For where as my father put a heauy yoke vpon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

1611 marginal noteHeb. laded.

2 Chronicles 28:13
And said unto them, Ye shall not bring in the captives hither: for whereas we have offended against the Lord already, ye intend to add more to our sins and to our trespass: for our trespass is great, and there is fierce wrath against Israel.
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1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 28:13 · retained source text

And said vnto them, Ye shall not bring in the captiues hither: for whereas wee haue offended against the LORD already, ye intend to adde more to our sinnes and to our trespasse: for our trespasse is great, and there is fierce wrath against Israel.

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