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	day_n	lord_n	3,447	5	4.2271	3	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A40254	Some queries to all the teachers and professors of Christianity to answer	Fox, George, 1624-1691.	1666 (1666)	Wing F1908A; ESTC R29432	861	1

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