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Job 40:5

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Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
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  1. Job 33:14Rank 1 from verse 5
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    14For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.

  2. Psalms 62:11Rank 2 from verse 5
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    11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.

  3. Job 9:15Rank 3 from verse 5
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    15Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.

  4. Job 9:3Rank 4 from verse 5
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    3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.

  5. 2 Kings 6:10Rank 5 from verse 5
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    10And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.

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Job 40:5

COMBINED MEANING

once

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Sense 1: One time or a single occurrence. Sense 2: At once: at the same instant or together. Sense 3: Formerly; at an earlier time. Sense 4: When once: when the stated point has been reached.

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

COMBINED MEANING

spoken

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1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

answer

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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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yea

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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

twice

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Two times, on two occasions, in two repeated instances, or in double measure.

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

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proceed

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Sense 1: To go or continue forward; to advance further. Sense 2: To issue, come forth, or arise from a stated source.

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

COMBINED MEANING

further

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Sense 1: Farther in distance; more, additional, advanced, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To advance, promote, help forward, or carry to greater progress.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.

5Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

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6¶ Then answered the Lord unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,

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