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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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Romans 1:24
Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 1:24 · retained source text

Wherefore God also gaue them vp to vncleannesse, through the lusts of their owne hearts, to dishonour their owne bodies betweene themselues:

Romans 5:12
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
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1611 witness · Romans 5:12 · retained source text

Wherefore, as by one man sinne entred into the world, and death by sin: and so death passed vpon all men, for that all haue sinned.

1611 marginal noteOr, in whom

Romans 7:4
Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
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1611 witness · Romans 7:4 · retained source text

Wherefore my brethren, yee also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ, that ye should be married to another, euen to him who is raised from the dead, that wee should bring forth fruit vnto God,

Romans 7:12
Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
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1611 witness · Romans 7:12 · retained source text

Wherefore the Law is holy, and the Commandement holy, and iust, and good.

Romans 9:32
Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
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1611 witness · Romans 9:32 · retained source text

Wherefore? because they sought it, not by faith, but as it were by the works of the Law: for they stumbled at that stumbling stone,

Romans 13:5
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
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1611 witness · Romans 13:5 · retained source text

Wherfore ye must needs be subiect, not onely for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

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