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Acts 9:18–21

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And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.
And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.
And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
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From verse 18

  1. 2 Corinthians 3:14Rank 1 from verse 18
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    14But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.

  2. Acts 22:16Rank 2 from verse 18
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    16And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

  3. Acts 2:38Rank 3 from verse 18
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    38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

  4. 2 Corinthians 4:6Rank 4 from verse 18
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    6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

  5. Acts 13:12–13Rank 5 from verse 18
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    12Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

    13Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

  6. Acts 13:37–38Rank 6 from verse 18
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    37But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.

    38¶ Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

  7. Acts 2:41Rank 7 from verse 18
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    41¶ Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

From verse 19

  1. Acts 26:20Rank 1 from verse 19
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    20But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.

  2. 1 Samuel 30:12Rank 2 from verse 19
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    12And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights.

  3. Galatians 1:17Rank 3 from verse 19
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    17Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.

  4. Acts 11:26Rank 4 from verse 19
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    26And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

  5. Acts 27:33–36Rank 5 from verse 19
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    33And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.

    34Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.

    35And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.

    36Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.

  6. Ecclesiastes 9:7Rank 6 from verse 19
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    7¶ Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

  7. 1 Samuel 10:10–12Rank 7 from verse 19
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    10And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.

    11And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?

    12And one of the same place answered and said, But who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?

From verse 20

  1. John 20:28Rank 1 from verse 20
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    28And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

  2. 1 John 4:14–15Rank 2 from verse 20
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    14And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

    15Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

  3. Galatians 1:23–24Rank 3 from verse 20
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    23But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.

    24And they glorified God in me.

  4. Galatians 2:20Rank 4 from verse 20
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    20I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

  5. Acts 9:22Rank 5 from verse 20
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    22But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

  6. Acts 9:27–28Rank 6 from verse 20
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    27But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

    28And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

  7. John 1:49Rank 7 from verse 20
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    49Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

  8. John 20:31Rank 8 from verse 20
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    31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

  9. Matthew 26:63–66Rank 9 from verse 20
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    63But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

    64Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

    65Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

    66What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

  10. Matthew 27:43Rank 10 from verse 20
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    43He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

  11. Matthew 4:3Rank 11 from verse 20
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    3And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

  12. Psalms 2:12Rank 12 from verse 20
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    12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

  13. Psalms 2:7Rank 13 from verse 20
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    7I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

  14. Romans 1:4Rank 14 from verse 20
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    4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

  15. Acts 13:14Rank 15 from verse 20
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    14¶ But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

  16. Acts 13:5Rank 16 from verse 20
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    5And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.

  17. Acts 8:36Rank 17 from verse 20
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    36And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

  18. John 19:7Rank 18 from verse 20
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    7The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

  19. Revelation 2:18Rank 19 from verse 20
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    18And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;

  20. Matthew 27:54Rank 20 from verse 20
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    54Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

From verse 21

  1. Acts 8:3Rank 1 from verse 21
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    3As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

  2. Acts 9:13–14Rank 2 from verse 21
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    13Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

    14And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

  3. 2 Thessalonians 1:10Rank 3 from verse 21
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    10When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

  4. Galatians 1:13–24Rank 4 from verse 21
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    13For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:

    14And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.

    15But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,

    16To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:

    17Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.

    18Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

    19But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.

    20Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.

    21Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;

    22And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judæa which were in Christ:

    23But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.

    24And they glorified God in me.

  5. Matthew 13:54–55Rank 5 from verse 21
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    54And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

    55Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

  6. 1 John 3:1Rank 6 from verse 21
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    1BEHOLD, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

  7. Acts 2:12Rank 7 from verse 21
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    12And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

  8. Acts 2:6Rank 8 from verse 21
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    6Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

  9. Acts 3:10Rank 9 from verse 21
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    10And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.

  10. Acts 4:13Rank 10 from verse 21
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    13¶ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

  11. Acts 9:1–2Rank 11 from verse 21
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    1AND Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

    2And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

  12. Isaiah 8:18Rank 12 from verse 21
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    18Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

  13. John 9:8–9Rank 13 from verse 21
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    8¶ The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?

    9Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he.

  14. Mark 5:15–20Rank 14 from verse 21
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    15And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

    16And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.

    17And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.

    18And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.

    19Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.

    20And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

  15. Psalms 71:7Rank 15 from verse 21
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    7I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.

  16. Zechariah 3:8Rank 16 from verse 21
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    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.

  17. Numbers 23:23Rank 17 from verse 21
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    23Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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Acts 9:18

COMBINED MEANING

fell

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1. Came or went down; dropped, bowed, lay flat, collapsed, or lost an upright or raised place. 2. Was slain, died, was overthrown, or came under another's hand or power. 3. Came upon, seized, or affected someone or something, or entered a stated condition such as sickness, sleep, fear, lusting, or a trance. 4. Attacked or set upon. 5. Happened or came to pass. 6. Joined, yielded, went over, or departed from a person, side, office, or former standing. 7. Was assigned or determined by lot or portion. 8. As the present verb fell, to cut or bring down a tree or other standing thing.

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eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

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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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sight

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1. The act or power of seeing. 2. A thing seen, view, or appearance. 3. Presence or observation.

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arose

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1. Rose, stood up, got up, or moved upward from a lower, lying, seated, fallen, or inactive position. 2. Began, emerged, appeared, came into being, or came forward. 3. Took action, intervened, or undertook the stated work. 4. Rose from death; returned to life.

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Acts 9:19

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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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meat

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Sense 1: Food, nourishment, sustenance, or provision. Sense 2: Figuratively, that which nourishes or sustains.

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

COMBINED MEANING

strengthened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of strengthen, meaning to make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

certain

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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.

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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.

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strenghtened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of strengthen, meaning to make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.

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Acts 9:20

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Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Acts 9:21

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but

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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

COMBINED MEANING

heard

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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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destroyed

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Past-tense or past-participial form of destroy. Sense 1: Ruined, demolished, consumed, or laid waste. Sense 2: Killed or cut off. Sense 3: Caused a thing's structure, use, activity, or present condition to cease.

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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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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

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

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

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

hither

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To or toward this place or direction; in “hither and thither,” this way and that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

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bound

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1. Tied, fastened, wrapped, bandaged, joined, confined, or restrained, literally or figuratively. 2. Placed under a vow, law, duty, obligation, or determined course. 3. Directed or travelling toward a stated place. 4. A limit or boundary.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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9:10¶ And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

9:11And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

9:12And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

9:13Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

9:14And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

9:15But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

9:16For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.

9:17And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

9:18And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

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9:19And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

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9:20And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

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9:21But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

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9:22But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

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