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wherefore

Meaning of “wherefore”

1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.

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First occurrence: Genesis 10:9

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Genesis 10:9
He was a mighty hunter before the Lord: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 10:9 · retained source text

He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is saide, Euen as Nimrod the mightie hunter before the LORD.

Genesis 16:14
Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 16:14 · retained source text

Wherefore the well was called, Beer-lahai-roi: Behold, It is betweene Cadesh and Bered.

1611 marginal noteThat is, the well of him that liueth and seeeth me.

1611 marginal noteChap. 24.62.

Genesis 18:13
And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 18:13 · retained source text

And the LORD said vnto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying; Shall I of a surety beare a childe, which am old?

Genesis 21:10
Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 21:10 · retained source text

Wherfore she said vnto Abraham, Cast out this bond woman, and her sonne: for the sonne of this bond woman shall not be heire with my sonne, euen with Isaac.

1611 marginal noteGal. 4.30.

Genesis 21:31
Wherefore he called that place Beer-sheba; because there they sware both of them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 21:31 · retained source text

Wherefore he called that place, Beer-sheba: because there they sware both of them.

1611 marginal noteThat is, The well of the othe.

Genesis 24:31
And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the Lord; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 24:31 · retained source text

And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD, wherefore standest thou without? for I haue prepared the house, and roome for the camels.

Genesis 26:27
And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate me, and have sent me away from you?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 26:27 · retained source text

And Isaac saide vnto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate me, and haue sent me away from you?

Genesis 29:25
And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 29:25 · retained source text

And it came to passe, that in the morning, behold it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done vnto mee? did not I serue with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?

Genesis 31:27
Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 31:27 · retained source text

Wherefore didst thou flie away secretly, and steale away from me, and didst not tell mee? that I might haue sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harpe,

1611 marginal noteHebr. hast stollen me.

Genesis 31:30
And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father’s house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 31:30 · retained source text

And now though thou wouldest needes bee gone, because thou sore longedst after thy fathers house; yet wherefore hast thou stollen my gods?

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