Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	apostle_n	book_n	word_n	2,516	5	3.8577	3	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A04928	The first blast of the trumpet against the monstruous regiment of women	Knox, John, ca. 1514-1572.	1558 (1558)	STC 15070; ESTC S108129	43,797	112

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