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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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Ephesians 1:15
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 1:15 · retained source text

Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Iesus, and loue vnto all the Saints,

Ephesians 2:11
Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 2:11 · retained source text

Wherefore remember that ye being in time passed Gentiles in the flesh, who are called vncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands,

Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 3:13 · retained source text

Wherefore I desire that yee faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Ephesians 4:8
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ephesians 4:8 · retained source text

Wherefore he saith: When he ascended vp on high, he led captiuitie captiue, and gaue gifts vnto men.

1611 marginal noteOr, a multitude of captiues.

1611 marginal notePsal. 68.18.

Ephesians 5:14
Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Ephesians 5:14 · retained source text

Wherfore hee saith: Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall giue thee light.

1611 marginal noteEsai. 60.1.

Ephesians 6:13
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ephesians 6:13 · retained source text

Wherfore take vnto you the whole armour of God, that yee may be able to withstand in the euill day, and hauing done all, to stand.

1611 marginal noteOr, hauing ouercome all.

Philippians 2:9
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Philippians 2:9 · retained source text

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and giuen him a Name which is aboue euery name:

Philippians 2:12
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Philippians 2:12 · retained source text

Wherefore, my beloued, as yee haue alwayes obeyed, not as in my presence onely, but now much more in my absence; worke out your owne saluation with feare, and trembling.

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