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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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COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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8:18¶ Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

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8:19And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

8:20And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

8:21And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

8:22But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

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