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words

Meaning of “words”

Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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546 occurrences521 verses47 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 24:30

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Hosea 6:5
Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hosea 6:5 · retained source text

Therefore haue I shewed them by the Prophets: I haue slaine them by the wordes of my mouth, and thy iudgements are as the light that goeth foorth.

1611 marginal noteOr, that thy iudgements might be, &c.

Hosea 14:2
Take with you words, and turn to the Lord: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hosea 14:2 · retained source text

Take with you words, and turne to the LORD, say vnto him, Take away all iniquitie, and receiue vs graciously: so will wee render the calues of our lips.

1611 marginal noteOr, giue good.

1611 marginal noteHebr.13.15.

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