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John 21:4–7

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John 21:4

4But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

John 21:5

5Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.

John 21:6

6And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

John 21:7

7Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.

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DEFINED WORDS

John 21:4

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

shore

The coast, strand, or land at the edge of the sea or other large body of water.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

John 21:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

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

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any

One, some, or every member or amount of an indefinite number or quantity, according to context.

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

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answered

Replied or responded; spoke in answer to a person, statement, or situation.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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John 21:6

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

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

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

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Cast

To throw, send forth, place, reckon, or discard, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

right

Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.

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

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find

To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

able

Having physical power sufficient; having competent power or strength, bodily or mental.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

draw

To pull, drag, bring, lead, take out, attract, or make a line, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

John 21:7

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cast

To throw, send forth, place, reckon, or discard, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 4

  1. John 20:14
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  2. Luke 24:15–16
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  3. Luke 24:31
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  4. Mark 16:12
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From verse 5

  1. Philippians 4:19
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  2. Philippians 4:11–13
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  3. 1 John 2:13
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  4. Hebrews 13:5
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  5. Luke 24:41–43
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From verse 6

  1. Luke 5:4–7
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  2. Acts 2:41
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  3. Acts 4:4
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  4. John 2:5
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  5. Hebrews 2:6–9
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From verse 7

  1. John 13:23
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  2. John 19:26
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  3. John 20:2
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  4. John 21:24
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  5. Matthew 14:28–29
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