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Acts 10:15–18

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And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,
And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
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From verse 15

  1. 1 Corinthians 10:25Rank 1 from verse 15
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    25Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:

  2. Matthew 15:11Rank 2 from verse 15
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    11Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

  3. Titus 1:15Rank 3 from verse 15
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    15Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

  4. Mark 7:19Rank 4 from verse 15
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    19Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?

  5. 1 Timothy 4:3–5Rank 5 from verse 15
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    3Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

    4For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

    5For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

From verse 16

  1. Genesis 41:32Rank 1 from verse 16
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    32And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.

  2. John 21:17Rank 2 from verse 16
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    17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

  3. 2 Corinthians 13:1Rank 3 from verse 16
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    1THIS is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.

From verse 17

  1. 1 Peter 1:11Rank 1 from verse 17
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    11Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

  2. Acts 10:3Rank 2 from verse 17
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    3He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

  3. Acts 10:7–19Rank 3 from verse 17
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    7And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

    8And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

    9¶ On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

    10And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

    11And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

    12Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

    13And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

    14But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

    15And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

    16This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

    17Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

    18And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

    19¶ While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

  4. Acts 2:12Rank 4 from verse 17
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    12And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

  5. Acts 25:20Rank 5 from verse 17
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    20And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.

From verse 18

  1. Acts 10:5–6Rank 1 from verse 18
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    5And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

    6He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

  2. Acts 11:11Rank 2 from verse 18
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    11And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Cæsarea unto me.

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Acts 10:15

COMBINED MEANING

spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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time

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A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

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cleansed

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Made clean or pure; freed from filth, defilement, guilt, disease, or ceremonial uncleanness.

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call

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1. To name. 2. To summon or invite. 3. To proclaim or address. 4. To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

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

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common

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Sense 1: Shared jointly by more than one. Sense 2: General, usual, ordinary, or belonging to the public rather than specially distinguished. Sense 3: Not holy, set apart, or ceremonially clean; profane or unclean.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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Acts 10:16

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thrice

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Three times, on three occasions, or in three repeated instances.

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

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vessel

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1. A container or utensil made to hold, carry, or serve. 2. A ship or craft for travel upon water. 3. Figuratively, a person or body regarded as a bearer or instrument.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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received

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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

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

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Acts 10:17

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doubted

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of doubt, meaning to be uncertain, question, or waver in judgment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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vision

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Something seen, especially a divinely given sight or revelation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

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

COMBINED MEANING

mean

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Sense 1: To intend, purpose, signify, or have in view; lowly, common, or of little worldly distinction, with ‘no mean’ indicating the opposite; middle or intervening, as in the mean time. Sense 2: A means, instrument, method, or agency by which something is done.

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

COMBINED MEANING

behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

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

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Acts 10:18

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called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

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

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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surnamed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of surname, meaning to give or adopt an additional distinguishing name.

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

COMBINED MEANING

lodged

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of lodge. Sense 1: To stay, dwell, or pass the night in a place. Sense 2: To settle or remain, including creatures or thoughts.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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10:9¶ On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

10:10And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

10:11And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

10:12Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

10:13And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

10:14But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

10:15And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

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10:16This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

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10:17Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

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10:18And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

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