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Matthew 24:23–24

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Matthew 24:23

23Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

Matthew 24:24

24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 24:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

any

One, some, or every member or amount of an indefinite number or quantity, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

here

In this place, at this point, or in the present circumstance.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

believe

To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded of; to trust or place confidence in.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 24:24

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

arise

To rise, stand up, come forth, or begin to act.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

false

Not solid or sound; deceiving expectations. Not faithful or loyal; treacherous; perfidious; deceitful.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

prophets

Especially, an inspired teacher; He that prophesies.

Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

shew

To show; to make visible, reveal, declare, or make known.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wonders

Marvellous signs, extraordinary works, or things that cause amazement; also marvels.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

possible

Able to be, happen, or be done under the ability or conditions named in the verse.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

deceive

To mislead, cause to believe what is false, or conceal the truth by fraud or error.

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

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From verse 23

  1. Luke 21:8
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  2. Luke 17:23–24
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  3. Deuteronomy 13:1–3
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  4. Mark 13:21
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  5. John 5:43
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From verse 24

  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:9–11
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  2. Mark 13:22
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  3. Revelation 13:13–14
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  4. Matthew 24:11
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  5. 2 Peter 2:1–3
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