Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	ghost_n	holy_a	interpretation_n	2,811	5	9.4838	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A40646	Abel redevivus, or, The dead yet speaking by T. Fuller and other eminent divines.	Fuller, Thomas, 1608-1661.	1652 (1652)	Wing F2401; ESTC R16561	403,400	634

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