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1 John 3:8

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1 John 3:8

8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

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DEFINED WORDS

1 John 3:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sin

Transgression of the law of God; an offence against God; or the sinful principle or condition, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

devil

A wicked or evil spirit; especially the Devil, Satan, the tempter and adversary; in plural KJV use, evil spirits.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sinneth

Sins: violates the law of God or a known duty.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (headword: sin)

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beginning

That which is first; the first state; commencement; entrance into being. The first cause; origin.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

manifested

Made clear; disclosed; made apparent, obvious or evident.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

destroy

To ruin, demolish, kill, consume, or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

works

Acts, deeds, labours, or things produced; also acts or operates.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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  1. Hebrews 2:14
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  2. John 8:44
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  3. Colossians 2:15
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  4. John 12:31
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