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Genesis 29:13

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And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister’s son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.
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  1. Genesis 24:29Rank 1 from verse 13
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    29¶ And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.

  2. 2 Samuel 19:39Rank 2 from verse 13
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    39And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.

  3. Acts 20:37Rank 3 from verse 13
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    37And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,

  4. Exodus 18:7Rank 4 from verse 13
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    7¶ And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.

  5. Exodus 4:27Rank 5 from verse 13
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    27¶ And the Lord said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.

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Genesis 29:13

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

tidings

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News, report, information, announcement, or a message brought concerning something.

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

COMBINED MEANING

son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

meet

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Sense 1: To come or bring together, encounter, assemble, or join. Sense 2: Fitting, suitable, proper, worthy, or qualified.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

embraced

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of embrace, meaning to clasp in the arms; to receive, accept, or welcome readily.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

told

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Past-tense or past-participial form of tell (to say, relate, inform, count, or make known).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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12And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father’s brother, and that he was Rebekah’s son: and she ran and told her father.

13And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister’s son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.

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14And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of a month.

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