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John 5:7

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John 5:7

7The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

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DEFINED WORDS

John 5:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

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

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

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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Sir

A respectful form of address to a man or male superior.

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

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 (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

troubled

Disturbed, distressed, afflicted, agitated, or perplexed; the past form of trouble.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

put

To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.

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

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 (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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  1. Psalms 72:12
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  2. 1 Corinthians 9:24
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  3. Deuteronomy 32:36
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  4. Psalms 142:4
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  5. 2 Corinthians 1:8–10
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