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Joshua 23:7

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Joshua 23:7

7That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:

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DEFINED WORDS

Joshua 23:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

remain

To continue, stay, or abide; to be left after others are removed or after a part is taken; to continue in the same state.

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

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mention

To speak of, name, or refer to; as a noun, a spoken reference or remembrance.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

name

A word or appellation by which a person or thing is known; also reputation, character, authority, remembrance, or the person represented, according to context.

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

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cause

A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case; as a verb, to make something happen.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

serve

To work for, obey, attend, minister to, worship, or fulfil a purpose.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bow

An inclination of the head, or a bending of the body, in token of reverence, respect, civility, or submission.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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From verse 7

  1. Exodus 23:13
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  2. Psalms 16:4
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  3. Deuteronomy 7:2–3
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  4. Jeremiah 5:7
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  5. Exodus 23:33
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