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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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Colossians 2:20
Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Colossians 2:20 · retained source text

Wherefore if yee bee dead with Christ frō the rudiments of the world: why, as though liuing in the world, are ye subiect to ordinances?

1611 marginal noteOr, elements.

1 Thessalonians 2:18
Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Thessalonians 2:18 · retained source text

Wherefore we would haue come vnto you (euen I Paul) once & againe: but Satan hindered vs.

1 Thessalonians 5:11
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Thessalonians 5:11 · retained source text

Wherefore, comfort your selues together, and edifie one another, euen as also ye doe.

1611 marginal noteOr, exhort.

2 Thessalonians 1:11
Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Thessalonians 1:11 · retained source text

Wherefore also we pray alwayes for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of his goodnesse, and the worke of faith with power:

1611 marginal noteOr, vouchsafe.

2 Timothy 1:6
Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 1:6 · retained source text

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance, that thou stirre vp the gift of God which is in thee, by the putting on of my hands.

Titus 1:13
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Titus 1:13 · retained source text

This witnesse is true: wherefore rebuke them sharpely that they may be sound in the faith;

Philemon 1:8
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Philemon 1:8 · retained source text

Wherefore, though I might bee much bolde in Christ to enioyne thee that which is conuenient;

Hebrews 2:17
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
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1611 witness · Hebrews 2:17 · retained source text

Wherfore in all things it behooued him to bee made like vnto his brethren, that he might be a mercifull and faithfull high Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sinnes of the people.

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