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	doctrine_n	teach_v	5,287	5	6.2174	4	true

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A16634	A proclamation, published by the high and mightie Prince Elector Iohn Sigismond Marquesse of Brandenburgh, the foure and twentieth day of February anno 1614 Prohibiting all maner of scandalls and calumniations to be vsed by the clergie, in the pulpit or else-where, throughout his prouinces and dominions: commanding to preach only the true word of God to the edification of his subiects. Translated faithfully out of the high-Dutch coppy. By Mich. Vanderstegen.; Proclamations. 1614-02-24.	Brandenburg (Electorate). Sovereign (1608-1619 : John Sigismund); Sigismund, John, 1572-1619.; Vanderstegen, Michael.	1614 (1614)	STC 3541; ESTC S116913	4,004	13

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