Psalms 4:3
But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly, for himselfe: the LORD will heare when I call vnto him.
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- John 15:16Rank 1 from verse 3
16Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
16Ye haue not chosen me, but I haue chosen you, and *ordeined you, that you should goe and bring foorth fruit, and that your fruite should remaine: that whatsoeuer ye shall aske of the Father in my Name, he may giue it you.
- Psalms 34:15Rank 2 from verse 3
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14Rank 3 from verse 3
13But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
14Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
13But we are bound to giue thanks alway to God for you, brethren, beloued of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to saluation, through sanctification of the spirit, and beleefe of the trueth,
14Whereunto he called you by our Gospel, to the obteining of the glorie of the Lord Iesus Christ.
- Psalms 91:14–15Rank 4 from verse 3
14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
14Because he hath set his loue vpon me, therefore will I deliuer him: I wil set him on high, because hee hath knowen my Name.
15He shall call vpon me, and I will answere him: I will bee with him in trouble, I will deliuer him, and honour him.
- 2 Peter 2:9Rank 5 from verse 3
- 2 Timothy 2:19Rank 6 from verse 3
19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
19Neuerthelesse the foundation of God standeth ‖sure, hauing the seale, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let euery one that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.
- 1 Peter 2:9Rank 7 from verse 3
9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
9But yee are a chosen generation, a royall Priesthood, an holy nation, a ‖peculiar people, that yee should shewe forth the ‖praises of him, who hath called you out of darknes into his marueilous light:
- Titus 2:14Rank 8 from verse 3
- Exodus 33:16Rank 9 from verse 3
16For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.
16For wherein shall it bee knowen here, that I and thy people haue found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with vs? So shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are vpon the face of the earth.
- Ephesians 2:10Rank 10 from verse 3
- Psalms 6:8Rank 11 from verse 3
- Psalms 31:23Rank 12 from verse 3
- Psalms 50:5Rank 13 from verse 3
- Psalms 55:16–17Rank 14 from verse 3
16As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me.
17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
16As for me, I will call vpon God: and the LORD shall saue me.
17Euening and morning, and at noone will I pray, and crie aloud: and he shall heare my voyce.
- Psalms 56:9Rank 15 from verse 3
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Psalms 4:3
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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1. To put or place a person or thing in a position, relation, or condition; when passive, to be so placed, fixed, or adorned. 2. To establish, fix, appoint, assign, prescribe, or determine. 3. To arrange, prepare, present, display, or put in order or array. 4. To direct, turn, or firmly apply the face, heart, eyes, mind, affection, or action toward something. 5. To start, advance, send out, proceed on a course or work, or make an attack, as in set forward, set forth, or set upon where those meanings apply. 6. To value or esteem; or, in set at nought or set light by, to despise. 7. Of the sun, to go down.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Devout and reverent toward God; conforming to God's will. Sense 2: As an adverb, in a godly manner. In some phrases, arising from or directed toward God.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.
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1. To name. 2. To summon or invite. 3. To proclaim or address. 4. To request.
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2O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
2O ye sonnes of men, how long will yee turne my glory into shame? how long will yee loue vanitie, and seeke after leasing? Selah.
3But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
3But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly, for himselfe: the LORD will heare when I call vnto him.
Selected passage4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
4Stand in awe, and sinne not: commune with your owne heart vpon your bed, and be still. Selah.