Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	word_n	work_n	world_n	1,254	4	4.3360	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A48891	A second letter concerning toleration	Locke, John, 1632-1704.; Proast, Jonas. Argument of the letter concerning toleration.	1690 (1690)	Wing L2755; ESTC R5484	59,686	70

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