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wise

Meaning of “wise”

Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

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247 occurrences237 verses39 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:6

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Leviticus 7:24
And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: but ye shall in no wise eat of it.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Leviticus 7:24 · retained source text

And the fat of the beast that dieth of it selfe, and the fat of that which is torne with beasts, may be vsed in any other vse: but yee shall in no wise eate of it.

1611 marginal noteHeb. carcaise.

Leviticus 19:17
¶ Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Leviticus 19:17 · retained source text

¶ Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sinne vpon him.

1611 marginal noteOr, that thou beare not sinne for him.

1611 marginal note1.Ioh. 2.11. mat. 8.5 ecclu. 19.13.

Leviticus 27:19
And if he that sanctified the field will in any wise redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be assured to him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Leviticus 27:19 · retained source text

And if he that sanctified the field, will in any wise redeeme it, then he shal adde the fift part of the money of thy estimation vnto it, and it shall be assured to him.

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