Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	believe_v	faith_n	word_n	22,389	5	4.8064	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A67484	A still and soft voice from the scripture vvitnessing them to be the vvord of God.	Walwyn, William, 1600-1681.	1647 (1647)	Wing W692; ESTC R38023	8,703	18

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