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From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
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From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
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From this reading 3.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
for the reason that
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
cannot
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From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
set down according to a plan
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
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From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
carry out
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
TitusnounUS /ˈtaɪtəs/
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That we that have hope and rightly exercise it, might assuredly enjoy that hope that is laid up for us in heaven: God has promised it, and that to our Saviour for us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But since he hath promised it to Christ, it must assuredly come to us by him, because Christ, to whom it is promised, never gave occasion of provocation to him to take it back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And that it was promised to Christ, it is evident, because it was promised before the world began: ‘In hope of eternal life,’ saith Paul, ‘which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began’ (Titus 1:2).
but in spite of that
From this reading Had he promised it to us, we might yet have feared, for that with our faults we give a cause of continual provocation to him.
