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Matthew 8:18

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¶ Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.
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  1. Luke 4:42–43Rank 1 from verse 18
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    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.

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

  2. Luke 8:22Rank 2 from verse 18
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    22¶ Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.

  3. John 6:15Rank 3 from verse 18
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    15¶ When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

  4. Mark 4:35Rank 4 from verse 18
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    35And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

  5. Matthew 14:22Rank 5 from verse 18
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    22¶ And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

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Matthew 8:18

COMBINED MEANING

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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gave

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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.

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

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commandment

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Sense 1: An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed. Sense 2: One of the ten commandments.

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

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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.

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side

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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.

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17That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

18¶ Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

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19And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

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