were KJV

“Were” is in the King James Bible 2,773 times, in 2,315 verses. Jump to the verses ↓

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translating H3426

6 verses translating H3426 Show all

Numbers
  1. 22:29 And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.
Nehemiah
  1. 5:2 For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.
  2. 5:3 Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.
  3. 5:4 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.
Job
  1. 16:4 I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.
Psalms
  1. 53:2 God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.

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