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John 6:15–22

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John 6:15

15¶ When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

John 6:16

16And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,

John 6:17

17And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.

John 6:18

18And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.

John 6:19

19So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.

John 6:20

20But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

John 6:21

21Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.

John 6:22

22¶ The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;

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DEFINED WORDS

John 6:15

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

take

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

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

force

Strength, power, compulsion, effect, or an armed body, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

departed

To depart: to leave, go away, withdraw, or die, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

again

Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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

DEFINED WORDS

John 6:16

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

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

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John 6:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

toward

In the direction of; in relation to; approaching; or inclined and ready, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

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dark

Destitute of light; obscure. Obscure; concealed; secret; not understood. Darkness; obscurity; the absence of light. Obscurity; a state of ignorance.

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

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John 6:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

arose

Rose; stood up, came forth, or began to act.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wind

Breath; power of respiration. Air in motion with any degree of velocity, indefinitely; a current of air.

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

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John 6:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

about

Around, concerning, near, or engaged in; on every side or approximately, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

five

The number following four and preceding six.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

thirty

The number equal to three times ten.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

see

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

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

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John 6:20

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

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

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John 6:21

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)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whither

To what place, direction, point, or end.

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

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John 6:22

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 (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

people

Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

other

A different or additional person or thing; the remaining one of two or more.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

boat

A small vessel used for passage or transport on water.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

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

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

gone

Departed, went away, passed, or advanced to another place or condition.

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

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From verse 15

  1. John 18:36
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  2. John 7:3–4
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  3. John 6:15–21
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  4. Luke 19:38
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  5. Mark 11:9
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From verse 17

  1. Mark 6:45
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  2. John 6:24–25
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  3. John 2:12
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  4. John 4:46
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From verse 18

  1. Psalms 135:7
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  2. Psalms 107:25
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  3. Matthew 14:24
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From verse 19

  1. Mark 6:47–49
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  2. Matthew 14:25–26
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  3. John 14:18
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  4. Psalms 93:4
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  5. Job 9:8
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From verse 20

  1. Matthew 14:27–31
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  2. Isaiah 43:1–2
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  3. Isaiah 44:8
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  4. Isaiah 41:10
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  5. Isaiah 41:14
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From verse 21

  1. Mark 6:51
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  2. Matthew 14:32–33
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  3. Psalms 24:7–10
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  4. Revelation 3:20
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  5. Song of Solomon 3:4
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From verse 22

  1. Mark 6:45
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  2. John 6:15–21
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  3. John 6:2
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  4. Matthew 14:22
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