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2 Samuel 12:6

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And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
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  1. Exodus 22:1Rank 1 from verse 6
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    1IF a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.

  2. Luke 19:8Rank 2 from verse 6
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    8And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

  3. Proverbs 6:31Rank 3 from verse 6
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    31But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

  4. James 2:13Rank 4 from verse 6
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    13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

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2 Samuel 12:6

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

restore

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Sense 1: To return, give back, or make restitution. Sense 2: To bring back to a former place, condition, health, possession, or relation.

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lamb

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1. A young sheep. 2. Figuratively, a person or appearance likened to a lamb.

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pity

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Sense 1: Compassion or sorrow awakened by another's distress. Sense 2: As a verb, to feel or show compassion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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5And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the Lord liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:

6And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.

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7¶ And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;

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