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John 18:1–3

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John 18:1

1WHEN Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.

John 18:2

2And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.

John 18:3

3Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

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DEFINED WORDS

John 18:1

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

words

Spoken or written expressions; sayings, messages, commands, promises, or accounts.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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John 18:2

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betrayed

Delivered up in breach of trust; violated by unfaithfulness; exposed by breach of confidence; disclosed’ contrary to expectation or intention; made!.

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

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place

A location, position, room, occasion, office, or passage, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

John 18:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

having

Possessing; holding in power or possession; containing; gaining; receiving; taking.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

received

To receive: to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain.

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

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band

Company of men, or an assembly; to unite; to associate; to confederate for some common purpose.

Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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officers

Persons entrusted with an office, charge, authority, or oversight.

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

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chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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priests

Persons who officiate in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; KJV contexts distinguish Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, chief priests, and persons made priests unto God.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Pharisees

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

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

torches

Portable lights made from combustible materials.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

weapons

Instruments or equipment used for offense, combat, or defense.

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

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  1. 2 Samuel 15:23
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  2. Mark 14:32
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  3. Matthew 26:36
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  4. John 18:26
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  5. Luke 22:39–40
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From verse 2

  1. Luke 21:37
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  2. Luke 22:39
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  3. Mark 11:11–12
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From verse 3

  1. John 18:12
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  2. Luke 22:47–53
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  3. Acts 1:16
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  4. Psalms 22:12
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  5. Psalms 3:1–2
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