KJV dictionary & concordance

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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James 4:14

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Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · James 4:14 · retained source text

Whereas yee know not what shalbe on the morow: for what is your life? It is euen a vapour that appeareth for a litle time, and then vanisheth away.

1611 marginal noteOr, for it is.

1611 marginal notePro. 27.1.

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verse Deuteronomy2 occurrences
2 verses 1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Samuel2 occurrences
2 verses 1 Kings2 occurrences
2 verses 2 Kings1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Chronicles2 occurrences
2 verses Job1 occurrence
1 verse Ecclesiastes1 occurrence
1 verse Isaiah2 occurrences
2 verses Jeremiah1 occurrence
1 verse Ezekiel5 occurrences
5 verses Daniel5 occurrences
5 verses Malachi1 occurrence
1 verse John1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse James1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Peter2 occurrences
2 verses 2 Peter1 occurrence
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Genesis 31:37 2 Samuel 15:20 2 Chronicles 10:11 Isaiah 60:15 Ezekiel 16:34 Daniel 4:23 John 9:25 2 Peter 2:11