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- verb archaic Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
give .
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Examples
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If folk would take of worldly goods with justice and equity, all cause of contention would be cut off; but they take thereof with violence ant after their own desires, and their persistence therein giveth rise to contentions; so they have need of the Sultan, that he do justice between them and order their affairs; and, if the
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"The entrance of the word giveth understanding to the simple," says the
The Growth of Thought As Affecting the Progress of Society William Withington
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"The entrance of the word giveth light; it giveth understanding to the simple."
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"Yes; and you'll get it now, William; for the Bible itself says, ` The entrance of thy word giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. '"
True to his Colours The Life that Wears Best Theodore P. Wilson
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The Word of God is a lamp and a light to guide to everlasting bliss, “The entrance of thy word giveth light.”
The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity Charles Ebert Orr 1897
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It is no wonder that David exclaimed, "The entrance of Thy word giveth light."
Gathering Jewels The Secret of a Beautiful Life: In Memoriam of Mr. & Mrs. James Knowles. Selected from Their Diaries. James Sheridan Knowles 1823
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Yet when the spirit of the Olympics has been compromised by absurdly imbalanced or unpopular competition, the IOC can taketh away as easily as it giveth, which is why softball and baseball got the boot for 2012.
Thestar.com - Home Page Rosie DiManno 2010
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Repealing Article 27 changed everything for what the Revolution had "giveth," Carlos Salinas had "taketh" away by ending land distribution to the landless.
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The present tense "giveth," very aptly points out the permanent communication of the Spirit by the
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If you do not enjoy what He "giveth," that is your own fault, for He meant you to enjoy it.
Morning Bells; Or, Waking Thoughts for Little Ones Frances Ridley Havergal 1857
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