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Luke 4:42

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And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.
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  1. Luke 6:12Rank 1 from verse 42
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    12And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

  2. Mark 1:35–38Rank 2 from verse 42
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    35And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

    36And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

    37And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.

    38And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

  3. John 4:34Rank 3 from verse 42
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    34Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

  4. John 6:24Rank 4 from verse 42
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    24When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.

  5. Luke 24:29Rank 5 from verse 42
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    29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

  6. Luke 8:37–38Rank 6 from verse 42
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    37¶ Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

    38Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

  7. Mark 6:33–34Rank 7 from verse 42
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    33And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.

    34And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

  8. John 4:40Rank 8 from verse 42
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    40So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

  9. Mark 1:45Rank 9 from verse 42
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    45But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

  10. Matthew 14:13–14Rank 10 from verse 42
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    13¶ When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.

    14And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

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Luke 4:42

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

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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desert

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1. A wilderness or solitary place. 2. That which is deserved; a due recompence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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place

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Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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people

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

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stayed

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Past-tense or past-participial form of stay. Sense 1: Remained, waited, stopped, or delayed. Sense 2: Supported, sustained, relied, or rested upon. Sense 3: Restrained or held back.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

depart

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1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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4:42And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.

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4:43And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

4:44And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

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