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Job 31:37

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I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
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  1. Job 13:15Rank 1 from verse 37
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    15Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

  2. Ephesians 3:12Rank 2 from verse 37
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    12In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

  3. Hebrews 4:15–16Rank 3 from verse 37
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    15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

    16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

  4. 1 John 3:19–21Rank 4 from verse 37
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    19And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

    20For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

    21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

  5. Genesis 32:28Rank 5 from verse 37
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    28And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

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Job 31:37

COMBINED MEANING

declare

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To make known, tell, announce, proclaim, explain, show, or state plainly.

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

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number

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Sense 1: A count or quantity. Sense 2: To count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.

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steps

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Movements or paces of the feet; footsteps, courses, degrees, or stages in going.

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prince

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A chief, head, ruler, governor, commander, noble, or person of leading authority.

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36Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me.

37I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.

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38If my land cry against me, or that the furrows likewise thereof complain;

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