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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (n.) The act of referring, or the state of being referred; as, reference to a chart for guidance.

2. (n.) That which refers to something; a specific direction of the attention; as, a reference in a text-book.

3. (n.) Relation; regard; respect.

4. (n.) One who, or that which, is referred to.

5. (n.) One of whom inquires can be made as to the integrity, capacity, and the like, of another.

6. (n.) A work, or a passage in a work, to which one is referred.

7. (n.) The act of submitting a matter in dispute to the judgment of one or more persons for decision.

8. (n.) The process of sending any matter, for inquiry in a cause, to a master or other officer, in order that he may ascertain facts and report to the court.

9. (n.) Appeal.

Greek

2596. kata -- down, against, according to
... 2596 (a preposition, governing two grammatical cases) -- properly, "down from, ie
from a higher to a lower plane, with special reference to the terminus (end ...
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1019. braduno -- to retard, to be slow
... Cognate: 1019 -- loiter, be unduly slow. "The word implies, besides , the idea of
with reference to an appointed time" (M. Vincent). See 1021 (). ...
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3952. parousia -- a presence, a coming
... 3952 () is a "technical term with reference to of a king or some other official,
'a royal visit' " (Souter) -- "hence, in the NT, specifically of the or of ...
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3793. ochlos -- a crowd, multitude, the common people
... When is subsequently referred to in narrative or by some speaker, the reference
is always in the plural, whether verb or pronoun , etc., except Rev 7:9 where ...
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4875. sunanapauomai -- to lie down to rest with, fig. to be ...
... It only occurs in Ro 15:32 in reference to the Roman Christians coming alongside
Paul to "struggle together" against those opposing his important mission to ...
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3340. metanoeo -- to change one's mind or purpose
... an-o-eh'-o) Short Definition: I repent, change my mind Definition: I repent, change
my mind, change the inner man (particularly with reference to acceptance of ...
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4002. pente -- five
... [This is derived from the collocations (associations) that "" has when used in
reference to the Tabernacle, Temple, etc.]. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2963. kuriotes -- lordship
... lordship, domination, dignity Definition: (a) abstr: lordship, (b) concr: divine
or angelic lordship, domination, dignity, usually with reference to a ...
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1519. eis -- to or into (indicating the point reached or entered ...
... ever* (2), forever* (1), forward* (3), leading (2), leads (1), mine* (1), never*
(1), next* (1), onto (2), over (1), perpetually* (1), reference (2), regard (3 ...
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1985. episkopos -- a superintendent, an overseer
... overseer, supervisor, ruler Definition: (used as an official title in civil life),
overseer, supervisor, ruler, especially used with reference to the ...
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Library

Reference Table
... LYRICS REFERENCE TABLE. The Volumes of the Modern Reader's Bible referred to
in the Table are as follows: Wisdom ... Prophets. REFERENCE TABLE. ...
/.../various/select masterpieces of biblical literature/reference table.htm

Of the Persons in Reference to the Notional Acts (Six Articles)
... OF THE PERSONS IN REFERENCE TO THE NOTIONAL ACTS (SIX ARTICLES). We now consider
the persons in reference to the notional acts, concerning ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/of the persons in reference.htm

Reference to the Saying of Paul About Crucifixion with Christ.
... Book XII. 25. Reference to the Saying of Paul About Crucifixion with Christ.
Moreover in regard to the saying, "Let him deny himself ...
/.../origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/25 reference to the saying.htm

List of Abbreviations Used in Reference to Rabbinic Writings ...
... LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED IN REFERENCE TO RABBINIC WRITINGS QUOTED IN THIS WORK. ...
But the reader can have no difficulty in understanding the reference. ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/list of abbreviations used in.htm

Reference to the Processes of Digestion and Nutrition.
... Chapter V."Reference to the Processes of Digestion and Nutrition. But it
appears to me that such persons, in the first place, are ...
/.../chapter v reference to the processes.htm

A Brief Reference to the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. Luke their ...
... Chapter XXVI."A Brief Reference to the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. Luke
Their Agreement with St. John, in Respect to the Distinct ...
/.../tertullian/against praxeas/chapter xxvi a brief reference to.htm

Whether Sins Differ Specifically in Reference to their Causes?
... OF THE DISTINCTION OF SINS (NINE ARTICLES) Whether sins differ specifically
in reference to their causes? Objection 1: It would ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether sins differ specifically in.htm

Reference to the "Retractations. "
... A Treatise on the gift of perseverance, Chapter 27."Reference to the
"Retractations.". Finally, in the first book of the Retractations ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 27 reference to the retractations.htm

The Pardon of Sin Has Reference Chiefly to the Future Judgment.
... Chapter 66."The Pardon of Sin Has Reference Chiefly to the Future Judgment. Now
the pardon of sin has reference chiefly to the future judgment. ...
/.../augustine/the enchiridion/chapter 66 the pardon of sin.htm

Judgment must have Reference Both to Soul and Body: There Will ...
... Chapter XVIII."Judgment Must Have Reference Both to Soul and Body: There
Will Therefore Be a Resurrection. The arguments I just ...
/.../chapter xviii judgment must have reference.htm

Thesaurus

Reference (23 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of referring, or the state of being referred;
as, reference to a chart for guidance. ...Reference (23 Occurrences). ...
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Vault (2 Occurrences)
... The latter is the usual interpretation, but in either case the reference is rather
to the strength of the structure than to its form; the word implying ...
/v/vault.htm - 9k

Zur (9 Occurrences)
... Phinehas. Joshua 13:21 describes him as one of the princes of Sihon, but the
reference there is regarded as a gloss. (2 ...Reference Bible.
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Kain (2 Occurrences)
... There is, too, apparently a reference to this place in Numbers 24:21, 22: "And he
looked on the Kenite, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is thy ...
/k/kain.htm - 8k

Vashti (10 Occurrences)
... overthrow. She was, accordingly, divorced and dethroned. There is no known
reference to Vashti outside of Esther. The ...Reference Bible.
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Kadesh (30 Occurrences)
... ideal boundary of Israel at the sources of the Jordan, would read "Hermon" for chodhshi,
but the conjectures of Thenius and Hitzig of a reference to the ...
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Kenites (8 Occurrences)
... upon their name, which resembles the Hebrew ken, "a nest," prophesying their
destruction although their nest was "set in the rock"-possibly a reference to Sela ...
/k/kenites.htm - 13k

Keys (2 Occurrences)
... authorities admit that the Fathers generally understood the keys to signify the
power of forgiving sins, and that they seldom make any reference to the ...
/k/keys.htm - 32k

Kishon (6 Occurrences)
... ages, or (2), according to the Targum, because it was "the torrent in which were
shown signs and wonders to Israel of old;" or (3) probably the reference is to ...
/k/kishon.htm - 12k

Kidron (11 Occurrences)
... Very different from these earlier scenes is the last Scriptural reference (John
18:1), when Jesus "went forth with his disciples over the brook Kidron" for His ...
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Bible Concordance

Reference (23 Occurrences)

Acts 2:25 For David says in reference to Him, "'I constantly fixed my eyes upon the Lord, because He is at my right hand in order that I may continue unshaken.
(WEY)

Acts 19:40 For also we are in danger to be put in accusation for sedition for this affair of to-day, no cause existing in reference to which we shall be able to give a reason for this concourse.
(DBY)

Romans 4:17 so that the promise should be made sure to all Abraham's true descendants; not merely to those who are righteous through the Law, but to those who are righteous through a faith like that of Abraham. Thus in the sight of God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and makes reference to things that do not exist, as though they did, Abraham is the forefather of all of us. As it is written, "I have appointed you to be the forefather of many nations."
(WEY)

1 Corinthians 4:6 In writing this much, brethren, with special reference to Apollos and myself, I have done so for your sakes, in order to teach you by our example what those words mean, which say, "Nothing beyond what is written!" --so that you may cease to take sides in boastful rivalry, for one teacher against another.
(WEY)

2 Corinthians 5:10 for all of us it behoveth to be manifested before the tribunal of the Christ, that each one may receive the things 'done' through the body, in reference to the things that he did, whether good or evil;
(YLT)

2 Corinthians 5:12 for not again ourselves do we recommend to you, but we are giving occasion to you of glorifying in our behalf, that ye may have 'something' in reference to those glorifying in face and not in heart;
(YLT)

2 Corinthians 11:21 in reference to dishonour I speak, how that we were weak, and in whatever any one is bold -- in foolishness I say 'it' -- I also am bold.
(YLT)

Galatians 6:4 But let every man scrutinize his own conduct, and then he will find out, not with reference to another but with reference to himself, what he has to boast of.
(WEY)

Ephesians 4:22 that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit;
(See NAS)

Ephesians 5:32 This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly.
(See NAS)

Hebrews 7:14 For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.
(See NAS)

Hebrews 9:28 so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, without sin, to those who are eagerly waiting for him for salvation.
(See NAS)

Genesis 36:30 chief Dishon, chief Ezer, chief Dishan: these 'are' chiefs of the Horite in reference to their chiefs in the land of Seir.
(YLT)

Genesis 36:43 chief Magdiel, chief Iram: these 'are' chiefs of Edom, in reference to their dwellings, in the land of their possession; he 'is' Esau father of Edom.
(YLT)

Exodus 4:26 and He desisteth from him: then she said, 'A bridegroom of blood,' in reference to the circumcision.
(YLT)

Numbers 5:7 and they have confessed their sin which they have done, then he hath restored his guilt in its principal, and its fifth is adding to it, and hath given 'it' to him in reference to whom he hath been guilty.
(YLT)

Deuteronomy 34:11 in reference to all the signs and the wonders which Jehovah sent him to do in the land of Egypt, to Pharaoh, and to all his servants, and to all his land,
(YLT)

Deuteronomy 34:12 and in reference to all the strong hand, and to all the great fear which Moses did before the eyes of all Israel.
(YLT)

2 Samuel 3:8 And it is displeasing to Abner exceedingly, because of the words of Ish-Bosheth, and he saith, 'The head of a dog 'am' I -- that in reference to Judah to-day I do kindness with the house of Saul thy father, unto his brethren, and unto his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David -- that thou chargest against me iniquity concerning the woman to-day?
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 8:15 And they have not turned aside 'from' the command of the king concerning the priests and the Levites, in reference to any matter, and to the treasures.
(YLT)

Job 34:29 And He giveth rest, and who maketh wrong? And hideth the face, and who beholdeth it? And in reference to a nation and to a man, 'It is' the same.
(YLT)

Isaiah 14:22 And I have risen up against them, (The affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts,) And have cut off, in reference to Babylon, Name and remnant, and continuator and successor, The affirmation of Jehovah.
(YLT)

Jeremiah 23:9 In reference to the prophets: Broken hath been my heart in my midst, Fluttered have all my bones, I have been as a man -- a drunkard, And as a man -- wine hath passed over him, Because of Jehovah, and of His holy words.
(YLT)

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Reference

Related Terms

Vault (2 Occurrences)

Zur (9 Occurrences)

Kain (2 Occurrences)

Vashti (10 Occurrences)

Kadesh (30 Occurrences)

Kenites (8 Occurrences)

Keys (2 Occurrences)

Kishon (6 Occurrences)

Kidron (11 Occurrences)