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Acts 10:16

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

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Acts 10:16

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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