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write

Meaning of “write”

Sense 1: To form letters or words, inscribe, record, compose, copy, or communicate in writing. Sense 2: By figure, to impress and establish something upon the heart or mind.

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91 occurrences82 verses30 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 17:14

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Showing verses 1–3 of 3 · 3 word occurrences in this result

Luke 1:3
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Luke 1:3 · retained source text

It seemed good to me also, hauing had perfect vnderstanding of things from the very first, to write vnto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

Luke 16:6
And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
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1611 witness · Luke 16:6 · retained source text

And hee said, An hundred measures of oyle. And hee saide vnto him, Take thy bill, and sit downe quickly, and write fiftie.

1611 marginal noteThe word Batus in the originall conteineth nine gallons 3. quarts.

Luke 16:7
Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
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1611 witness · Luke 16:7 · retained source text

Then said hee to another, And how much owest thou? And hee said, An hundred measures of wheat. And hee saide vnto him, Take thy bill and write fourescore.

1611 marginal noteThe word here interpreted a measure, in the originall conteineth about foureteene bushels and a pottle.

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