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wist

Meaning of “wist”

Knew; was aware.

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13 occurrences13 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 16:15

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John 5:13
And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 5:13 · retained source text

And he that was healed, wist not who it was: for Iesus had conueyed himselfe away, a multitude being in that place.

1611 marginal noteOr, from the multitude that was.

Acts 12:9
And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
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1611 witness · Acts 12:9 · retained source text

And hee went out, and followed him, and wist not that it was true which was done by the Angel: but thought he saw a vision.

Acts 23:5
Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.
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1611 witness · Acts 23:5 · retained source text

Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that hee was the high Prist: For it is written, Thou shalt not speake euill of the ruler of thy people.

1611 marginal noteExod. 22.27.

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