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Luke 1:23

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And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.
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  1. 1 Chronicles 9:25Rank 1 from verse 23
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    25And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them.

  2. 2 Kings 11:5–7Rank 2 from verse 23
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    5And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you that enter in on the sabbath shall even be keepers of the watch of the king’s house;

    6And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.

    7And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord about the king.

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Luke 1:23

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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COMBINED MEANING

ministration

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Service, ministry, administration, or the work or office of supplying or conveying something to others.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

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accomplished

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of accomplish, meaning to finish, complete, fulfill, or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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departed

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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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22And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

23And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

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24And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

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