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Matthew 12:44

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Matthew 12:44

44Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

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Matthew 12:44

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

return

To go, come, send, or give back; to restore, answer, or turn again.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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

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whence

How; by what way or means. From what source.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

findeth

To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

empty

Containing nothing; void, unfilled, destitute, or without effect; also, to pour out or deprive of contents.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

garnished

Adorned, decorated, furnished, or put in order.

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

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  1. 1 John 4:4
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  2. 1 Corinthians 11:19
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  3. 1 John 2:19
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  4. Jude 1:4–5
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  5. Psalms 81:11–12
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