Acts 16:24–28
Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Who hauing receiued such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, & made their feet fast in the stockes.
¶ And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
¶ And at midnight, Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises vnto God: and the prisoners heard them.
And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.
And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doores were opened, and euery ones bands were loosed.
And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.
And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleepe, and seeing the prison doores open, he drew out his sword, and would haue killed himselfe, supposing that the prisoners had beene fled.
But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Doe thy selfe no harme, for we are all heere.
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From verse 24
- Jeremiah 29:26Rank 3 from verse 24
26The Lord hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the Lord, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks.
26*The LORD hath made thee Priest in the stead of Iehoiada the Priest, that ye should be Officers in the house of the LORD, for euery man that is madde, and maketh himselfe a Prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stockes:
- Jeremiah 38:26Rank 4 from verse 24
- 1 Kings 22:27Rank 5 from verse 24
27And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.
27And say, Thus sayth the King, Put this fellow in the prison, and feede him with bread of affliction, and with water of afflictiō, vntil I come in peace.
- 2 Chronicles 16:10Rank 6 from verse 24
10Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time.
10Then Asa was wroth with the Seer, and put him in a prison-house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa †oppressed some of the people the same time.
- Jeremiah 20:2–3Rank 7 from verse 24
2Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the Lord.
3And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The Lord hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magor-missabib.
2Then Pashur smote Ieremiah the Prophet, and put him in the stockes that were in the high gate of Beniamin, which was by the house of the LORD.
3†And it came to passe on the morrow, that Pashur brought foorth Ieremiah out of the stockes. Then sayd Ieremiah vnto him, The LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magor-missabib.
- Jeremiah 37:15–16Rank 8 from verse 24
15Wherefore the princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe: for they had made that the prison.
16¶ When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
15Wherfore the princes were wroth with Ieremiah, and smote him, and put him in prison, in the house of Ionathan the scribe, for they had made that the prison.
16¶ ‖When Ieremiah was entred into the dungeon, and into the cabbins, and Ieremiah had remained there many dayes:
- Lamentations 3:53–55Rank 9 from verse 24
53They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me.
54Waters flowed over mine head; then I said, I am cut off.
55¶ I called upon thy name, O Lord, out of the low dungeon.
53They haue cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone vpon me.
54Waters flowed ouer mine head, then I sayd, I am cut off.
55¶ I called vpon thy name, O LORD, out of the low dungeon.
- Psalms 105:18Rank 10 from verse 24
From verse 25
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18Rank 1 from verse 25
- Psalms 119:62Rank 2 from verse 25
- 1 Peter 1:6–8Rank 4 from verse 25
6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
6Wherin ye greatly reioyce, though now for a season (if neede bee) yee are in heauinesse through manifolde temptations:
7That the triall of your faith, being much more precious then of golde that perisheth, though it bee tryed with fire, might be found vnto praise, and honor, and glory, at the appearing of Iesus Christ:
8Whom hauing not seene, yee loue, in whom though now ye see him not, yet beleeuing, ye reioyce with ioy vnspeakeable, and full of glory,
- Romans 5:3Rank 5 from verse 25
- Philippians 4:4–7Rank 6 from verse 25
4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
4Reioyce in the Lord alway: and againe I say, Reioyce.
5Let your moderation be knowen vnto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6Bee carefull for nothing: but in euery thing by prayer and supplication with thankesgiuing, let your request be made knowen vnto God.
7And the peace of God which passeth all vnderstanding, shall keepe your hearts & minds through Christ Iesus.
- Psalms 77:6Rank 7 from verse 25
- Hebrews 5:7Rank 8 from verse 25
7Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
7‖Who in the dayes of his flesh, when hee had offered vp prayers and supplications, with strong crying and teares, vnto him that was able to saue him from death, and was heard, in that he feared.
- Matthew 5:10–11Rank 9 from verse 25
10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
10*Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousnesse sake: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.
11Blessed are ye, when men shall reuile you, and persecute you, and shal say all manner of *euill against you †falsly for my sake.
- Colossians 3:15–17Rank 10 from verse 25
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also yee are called in one body: and be yee thankefull.
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdome, teaching and admonishing one another in Psalmes, and Hymnes, and Spirituall songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17And whatsoeuer yee doe in word or deed, doe all in the Name of the Lord Iesus, giuing thankes to God and the Father, by him.
- Psalms 50:15Rank 11 from verse 25
- 2 Corinthians 4:8–9Rank 12 from verse 25
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
8Wee are troubled on euery side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but ‖not in despaire,
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast downe, but not destroyed.
- Ephesians 5:19Rank 13 from verse 25
- Romans 12:12Rank 14 from verse 25
- Colossians 1:24Rank 15 from verse 25
24Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:
24Who now reioyce in my sufferings for you, and fill vp that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for his bodies sake, which is the Church,
- Isaiah 30:29Rank 17 from verse 25
29Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the Lord, to the mighty One of Israel.
29†Yee shall haue a song as in the night, when a holy solemnitie is kept, and gladnesse of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountaine of the LORD, to the mighty one of Israel.
- Psalms 34:1Rank 18 from verse 25
- Luke 6:22–23Rank 19 from verse 25
22Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.
23Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
22Blessed are yee when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shal reproach you, and cast out your name as euill, for the Sonne of mans sake.
23Reioice yee in that day, and leape for ioy: for behold, your reward is great in heauen for in the like maner did their fathers vnto the Prophets.
- Psalms 71:7Rank 20 from verse 25
- 1 Peter 4:14Rank 21 from verse 25
14If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
14If ye be reproched for the Name of Christ, happie are ye, for the spirit of glory, and of God resteth vpon you: on their part hee is euill spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
- 2 Corinthians 4:16–17Rank 22 from verse 25
16For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
16For which cause we faint not, but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
17For our light affliction, which is but for a momēt, worketh for vs a farre more exceeding and eternall waight of glory,
- 2 Corinthians 6:10Rank 23 from verse 25
- Ezra 3:12–13Rank 25 from verse 25
12But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:
13So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.
12But many of the Priests and Leuites, and chiefe of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seene the first house; when the foundation of this house was laide before their eyes, wept with a loude voice, and many shouted aloude for ioy:
13So that the people could not discerne the noyse of the shout of ioy, from the noyse of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loude shout, and the noyse was heard afarre off.
- Matthew 26:38–39Rank 26 from verse 25
38Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
39And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
38Then saith he vnto them, My soule is exceeding sorrowfull, euen vnto death: tary ye heere, & watch with me.
39And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my father, if it be possible, let this cup passe from me: neuerthelesse, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
- Philippians 2:17Rank 27 from verse 25
- Psalms 119:55Rank 28 from verse 25
- Psalms 42:8Rank 29 from verse 25
- Psalms 91:15Rank 30 from verse 25
- Zechariah 3:8Rank 31 from verse 25
8Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.
8†*Heare now, O Ioshua the high Priest, thou and thy fellowes that sit before thee: for they are men wondred at: for behold, I will bring foorth my seruant the Branch.
- James 5:13Rank 32 from verse 25
- Luke 22:44Rank 33 from verse 25
- Psalms 77:2Rank 34 from verse 25
- Psalms 22:2Rank 35 from verse 25
From verse 26
31¶ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
31¶ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together, and they were all filled with the holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldnesse.
- Acts 12:10Rank 3 from verse 26
10When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
10When they were past the first and the second ward, they came vnto the yron gate that leadeth vnto the citie, which opened to them of his owne accord: and they went out and passed on thorow one streete, and foorthwith the Angel departed from him.
7And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
7And beholde, the Angel of the Lord came vpon him, and a light shined in the prison: and hee smote Peter on the side, and raised him vp, saying, Arise vp quickely. And his chaines fell off from his hands.
- Psalms 146:7Rank 5 from verse 26
- Matthew 28:2Rank 6 from verse 26
2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
2And behold, there ‖was a great earthquake, for the Angel of the Lord descended from heauen, and came and rolled backe the stone from the doore, and sate vpon it.
- Isaiah 42:7Rank 7 from verse 26
- Psalms 102:20Rank 8 from verse 26
- Isaiah 61:1Rank 9 from verse 26
1THE Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
1¶ *The Spirit of the LORD God is vpon me, because the LORD hath anointed me, to preach good tidings vnto the meeke, hee hath sent me to binde vp the broken hearted, to proclaime libertie to the captiues, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound:
- Psalms 79:11Rank 10 from verse 26
- Revelation 11:13Rank 11 from verse 26
13And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
13And the same houre was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slaine †of men seuen thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gaue glory to the God of heauen.
- Revelation 6:12Rank 12 from verse 26
12And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
12And I beheld when he had opened the sixt seale, and loe, there was a great earthquake, and the Sunne became blacke as sackecloth of haire, and the Moone became as blood.
- Zechariah 9:11–12Rank 13 from verse 26
11As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.
12¶ Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;
11‖*As for thee also, by the blood of thy Couenant, I haue sent foorth thy prisoners out of the pit, wherein is no water.
12¶ Turne ye to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope, euen to day doe I declare that I will render double vnto thee:
From verse 27
- Acts 12:19Rank 1 from verse 27
19And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judæa to Cæsarea, and there abode.
19And when Herode had sought for him, and found him not, hee examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And hee went downe from Iudea to Cesarea, & there abode.
- 1 Kings 16:18Rank 2 from verse 27
18And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king’s house, and burnt the king’s house over him with fire, and died,
18And it came to passe when Zimri saw that the citie was taken, that hee went into the palace of the kings house, and burnt the kings house ouer him with fire, and died,
- 1 Samuel 31:4–5Rank 3 from verse 27
4Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.
5And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.
4Then said Saul vnto his armour bearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest these vncircumcised come and thrust me through, and ‖abuse mee. But his armour bearer would not, for he was sore afraid: therfore Saul tooke a sword, & fell vpon it.
5And when his armour bearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise vpon his sword, and died with him.
- 2 Samuel 17:23Rank 4 from verse 27
23¶ And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.
23¶ And when Ahithophel sawe that his counsell was not †followed, he sadled his asse, and arose, and gate him home to his house, to his citie, and †put his houshold in order, and hanged himselfe, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.
- Judges 9:54Rank 5 from verse 27
54Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.
54Then hee called hastily vnto the young man his armour-bearer, and said vnto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slewe him: and his young man thrust him through, and he died.
- Matthew 27:5Rank 6 from verse 27
- Acts 16:23–24Rank 7 from verse 27
23And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
24Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
23And when they had layed many stripes vpon them, they cast them into prison, charging the Iaylour to keepe them safely.
24Who hauing receiued such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, & made their feet fast in the stockes.
From verse 28
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15Rank 1 from verse 28
- Luke 23:34Rank 2 from verse 28
- Luke 6:27–28Rank 3 from verse 28
27¶ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
27¶ *But I say vnto you which heare, Loue your enemies, doe good to them which hate you,
28Blesse them that curse you, & pray for them which despitefully vse you.
- Ecclesiastes 7:17Rank 4 from verse 28
- Exodus 20:13Rank 5 from verse 28
- Luke 10:32–37Rank 6 from verse 28
32And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
34And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
35And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
36Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
37And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
32And likewise a Leuite, when hee was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
33But a certaine Samaritane as he iourneyed, came where he was; and when hee saw him, hee had compassion on him,
34And went to him, and bound vp his wounds, powring in oile and wine, and set him on his owne beast, and brought him to an Inne, and tooke care of him.
35And on the morrow when he departed, hee tooke out two †pence, and gaue them to the hoste, and saide vnto him, Take care of him, and whatsoeuer thou spendest more, when I come againe I will repay thee.
36Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour vnto him that fell among the theeues?
37And he said, He that shewed mercie on him. Then said Iesus vnto him, Goe, and doe thou likewise.
- Matthew 5:44Rank 7 from verse 28
44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
44But I say vnto you, *Loue your enemies, blesse them that curse you, doe good to them that hate you, and *pray for them which despitefully vse you, and persecute you:
- Leviticus 19:18Rank 8 from verse 28
- Luke 22:51Rank 9 from verse 28
- Proverbs 24:11–12Rank 10 from verse 28
11If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
12If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
11*If thou forbeare to deliuer them that are drawen vnto death, and those that are ready to be slaine:
12*If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not: doth not he that pondereth the heart, consider it? and he that keepeth thy soule, doth not he know it? and shall not hee render to euery man according to his workes?
- Proverbs 8:36Rank 11 from verse 28
- Psalms 35:14Rank 12 from verse 28
- Psalms 7:4Rank 13 from verse 28
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Acts 16:24
Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).
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Sense 1: To command, enjoin, or solemnly require; a command or injunction. Sense 2: A duty, trust, care, oversight, or a person or thing entrusted. Sense 3: To impute or accuse; an accusation or liability imputed. Sense 4: To impose a burden, payment, or obligation; a cost or expense. Sense 5: To entrust with or make responsible for a person, duty, or burden.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Interior; farther inward than something else. Interior; internal; not outward.
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Sense 1: A place of confinement. Sense 2: As a verb, to confine.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Firm, fixed, or secure. Sense 2: Moving quickly. Sense 3: A period or act of abstaining from food. Sense 4: To abstain from food for a time.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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 restraining frame or instrument in which the feet or body of a prisoner are fastened.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 16:25
The middle of the night, conventionally about twelve o'clock at night.
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Uttered in musical tones.
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Sense 1: Expressions of approval, honour, or commendation. Sense 2: Commends, extols, or glorifies.
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The one true God.
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Persons confined, held captive, or deprived of liberty.
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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 16:26
In an unexpected manner; unexpectedly; hastily; without preparation.
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COMBINED MEANING
earthquake
A shaking or violent trembling of the earth.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A place of confinement. Sense 2: As a verb, to confine.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of shake (to move violently, disturb, unsettle, or make unstable).
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COMBINED MEANING
immediately
At once; straightway; without delay.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.
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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
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1. Groups or companies, especially of soldiers or raiders. 2. Bonds, cords, restraints, or ties that bind or join.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of loose, meaning to unbind, untie, detach, release, set free, relax, open, or end a restraint.
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 16:27
Sense 1: A place of confinement. Sense 2: As a verb, to confine.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of awake, meaning to cease sleeping, or to arouse from sleep or inactivity.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Sense 1: Natural bodily rest with suspended waking activity; figuratively, inattention or inactivity; or death described as sleep. Sense 2: To rest in sleep; figuratively, to lie in death.
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1. As a connective, because, since, or in view of a stated fact. 2. Perceiving with the eyes; observing. 3. Recognizing, discerning, understanding, or foreseeing.
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Sense 1: Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest. Sense 2: As a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.
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1. Came or approached, especially in “drew near,” “drew nigh,” or “drew on.” 2. Pulled, dragged, led, or caused to move toward, along, away, or out. 3. Took or brought something out or up, as water, a sword, staves, or a shoe. 4. Bent a bow by pulling its string.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of kill, meaning to cause death, slay, put to death, or destroy life.
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Laying down or imagining to exist or be true; stating as a case that may be; imagining; receiving as true.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Persons confined, held captive, or deprived of liberty.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of flee (to run or hasten away, especially from danger or expected evil).
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Acts 16:28
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
1. Called out, shouted, proclaimed, warned, wailed, or otherwise uttered, often loudly. 2. Appealed, prayed, complained, or called for help, justice, or attention.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Hurt, injury, damage, loss, or an adverse charge or report, according to the object and phrase.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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
In this place, at this point, or in the present circumstance.
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23And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
23And when they had layed many stripes vpon them, they cast them into prison, charging the Iaylour to keepe them safely.
24Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
24Who hauing receiued such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, & made their feet fast in the stockes.
Selected passage25¶ And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
25¶ And at midnight, Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises vnto God: and the prisoners heard them.
Selected passage26And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.
26And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doores were opened, and euery ones bands were loosed.
Selected passage27And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.
27And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleepe, and seeing the prison doores open, he drew out his sword, and would haue killed himselfe, supposing that the prisoners had beene fled.
Selected passage28But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
28But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Doe thy selfe no harme, for we are all heere.
Selected passage29Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,
29Then hee called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell downe before Paul and Silas,