KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Matthew 6:3
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Matthew 6:3
3But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
3But when thou doest almes, let not thy left hand know, what thy right doeth:
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DEFINED WORDS
Matthew 6:3
However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Gifts of money or goods given to relieve the poor.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Departed from, allowed to remain, or abandoned.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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Open the full verse study4For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
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Open the full verse study30And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.
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Open the full verse study44And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
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Open the full verse study19He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
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Open the full verse study4And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
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