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Acts 19:33

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And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.
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  1. Acts 12:17Rank 1 from verse 33
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    17But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

  2. 1 Timothy 1:20Rank 2 from verse 33
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    20Of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

  3. 2 Timothy 4:14Rank 3 from verse 33
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    14Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

  4. Acts 13:16Rank 4 from verse 33
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    16Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

  5. Acts 21:40–1Rank 5 from verse 33
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Acts 19:33

COMBINED MEANING

drew

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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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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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multitude

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1. A great number or large gathered body of persons, creatures, or forces; a crowd, company, or host. 2. A great number, amount, fullness, or abundance of years, words, deeds, mercies, sins, possessions, waters, or other stated things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

putting

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Setting, placing, laying, or appointing; in phrases, putting away removes, putting off discards, putting on clothes or equips, and putting in remembrance calls something to mind.

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forward

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Sense 1: Toward the front or onward. Sense 2: To advance, promote, or send onward.

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

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beckoned

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Past-tense or past-participial form of beckon (to make a gesture or sign calling or directing someone).

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

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hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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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defence

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Sense 1: Protection from attack or harm; a means of defending. Sense 2: An answer made against an accusation.

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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32Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.

33And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.

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34But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

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