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Acts 9:31

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Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
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  1. Psalms 111:10Rank 1 from verse 31
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    10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

  2. John 14:16–18Rank 2 from verse 31
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    16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

    17Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

    18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

  3. Isaiah 33:6Rank 3 from verse 31
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    6And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.

  4. Proverbs 14:26–27Rank 4 from verse 31
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    26In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

    27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

  5. Proverbs 23:17Rank 5 from verse 31
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    17Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.

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Acts 9:31

COMBINED MEANING

rest

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Sense 1: To cease from labour or motion, lie still, settle, remain, or rely; also repose, peace, security, or an abiding place. Sense 2: The remaining persons or things after a part is distinguished.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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throughout

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Through every part, place, member, or extent of; all over; during or from beginning to end of the whole stated area, group, or period.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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edified

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Built up, instructed, or strengthened in understanding or faith.

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

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walking

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Sense 1: Moving on foot. Sense 2: Figuratively, conducting one's life or behaviour.

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

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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

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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comfort

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Sense 1: Strength, relief, encouragement, or consolation in distress. Sense 2: To strengthen, encourage, or console.

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holy

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Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.

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

COMBINED MEANING

ghost

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Sense 1: A spirit. Sense 2: In the title Holy Ghost, the divine Spirit of God. Sense 3: The life or spirit yielded up at death, in the expression to give or yield up the ghost.

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

COMBINED MEANING

multiplied

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Made or became more numerous or abundant; increased in number, amount, extent, or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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30Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Cæsarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

31Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

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32¶ And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

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