2 Corinthians 11:32–33
In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
In Damascus the gouernour vnder Aretas the King, kept the citie with a garison, desirous to apprehend mee.
And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.
And through a window in a basket was I let downe, by the wall, and escaped his hands.
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From verse 32
- 2 Corinthians 11:26Rank 1 from verse 32
26In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;
26 In iourneying often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by my owne countreymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the citie, in perils in the wildernesse, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren,
- Acts 9:24–25Rank 2 from verse 32
24But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
25Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.
24*But their laying awaite was knowen of Saul: and they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
25Then the disciples tooke him by night, and let him downe by the wall in a basket.
From verse 33
- 1 Samuel 19:12Rank 2 from verse 33
- Joshua 2:18Rank 3 from verse 33
18Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father’s household, home unto thee.
18Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt binde this line of scarlet threed in the window which thou didst let vs downe by: and thou shalt †bring thy father and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy fathers houshold home vnto thee.
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2 Corinthians 11:32
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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A ruler or person who directs, administers, or has charge.
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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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Retained, guarded, observed, or preserved.
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1. A body of troops stationed to defend or hold a place. 2. The fortified place occupied by such troops.
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Wishing for or strongly desiring something.
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1. To seize, arrest, or take hold of. 2. To lay hold upon or attain an object sought.
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2 Corinthians 11:33
From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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An opening or aperture in the wall or structure of a building, ship, or ark, admitting light, air, sight, passage, or access.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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A woven container used for carrying or holding things.
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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Sense 1: A structure raised to enclose, divide, or defend a place. Sense 2: Figuratively, a defense or protection.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of escape, meaning to flee from and avoid; to get out of the way; to shun; to obtain security from; to pass without harm.
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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.
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31The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.
31The God and Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, which is blessed for euermore, knoweth that I lie not.
32In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
32In Damascus the gouernour vnder Aretas the King, kept the citie with a garison, desirous to apprehend mee.
Selected passage33And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.
33And through a window in a basket was I let downe, by the wall, and escaped his hands.
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