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She acknowledges her condescension, in making her this visit (v. 43): Whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John) 1721
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Now, with respect to the empire, the first question which presents itself is, -- Whence, that is, from what causes and from what era, we are to date its decline?
The Caesars Thomas De Quincey 1822
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"Whence," demanded the acte d'accusation, "came all those riches, if they were not the price of his share in the crime?"
She Stands Accused 1935
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"Whence," he demanded dramatically, "whence this sudden desire to make yourself scarce?"
Anthony Lyveden Dornford Yates 1922
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Millennium, as at the beginning, we see the "Whence" of the nations of Rev. xxi.
Commentary on Revelation 1837-1913 1909
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Wherefore -- Greek, "Whence"; inasmuch as "He remaineth for ever." also -- as a natural consequence flowing from the last, at the same time
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Wherefore -- Greek, "Whence," that is, seeing we have such a sympathizing Helper you ought to "consider attentively," "contemplate"; fix your eyes and mind on Him with a view to profiting by the contemplation (Heb 12: 2).
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A refuge, (8) "Whence," he cried, "this impious fear
Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars 39-65 Lucan
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"Whence," exclaimed he, "is the power of this hideous old woman?
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"Whence," he cried, "has this man come to us, wanting to destroy the rule of this monastery?
A Short History of Monks and Monasteries Alfred Wesley Wishart 1899
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