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John 1:24–30

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John 1:24

24And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.

John 1:25

25And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?

John 1:26

26John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;

John 1:27

27He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.

John 1:28

28These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

John 1:29

29¶ The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

John 1:30

30This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.

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DEFINED WORDS

John 1:24

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Pharisees

Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage

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John 1:25

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

prophet

Especially, an inspired teacher; He that prophesies.

Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893)

DEFINED WORDS

John 1:26

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

water

The common liquid necessary for life; as a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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know

To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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John 1:27

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

preferred

Regarded above others; elevated in station.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

worthy

Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth; as a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.

Meaning drawn from: Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

unloose

To untie, release, set free, or loosen from restraint.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

John 1:28

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

done

Performed; executed; finished; a word by which agreement to a proposal is expressed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

John 1:29

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

seeth

To perceive with the eyes; to behold, observe, understand, consider, experience, or take heed, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

taketh

To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sin

Transgression of the law of God; an offence against God; or the sinful principle or condition, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

John 1:30

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

After

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

preferred

Regarded above others; elevated in station.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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From verse 24

  1. Luke 11:39–44
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  2. Luke 11:53
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  3. Matthew 23:13–15
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  4. John 3:1–2
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  5. Luke 16:14
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From verse 25

  1. Deuteronomy 18:18
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  2. Deuteronomy 18:15
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  3. John 1:20–22
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  4. Acts 5:28
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  5. Matthew 21:23
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From verse 26

  1. Acts 1:5
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  2. John 1:10–11
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  3. Luke 3:16
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  4. Mark 1:8
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  5. Matthew 3:11
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From verse 27

  1. Luke 3:16
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  2. John 1:30
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  3. Mark 1:7
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  4. Matthew 3:11
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  5. John 1:15
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From verse 28

  1. John 10:40
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  2. John 3:23
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  3. Judges 7:24
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  4. John 3:26
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  5. John 12:5
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From verse 29

  1. Isaiah 53:7
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  2. 1 John 2:2
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  3. 1 John 3:5
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  4. 1 Peter 1:19
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  5. 2 Corinthians 5:21
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From verse 30

  1. John 1:15
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  2. John 1:27
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  3. Luke 3:16
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