Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
truth_n	new_a	old_a	testament_n	6,607	5	8.4174	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A02530	Contemplations, the fifth volume. By Ios. Hall D. of D.; Contemplations upon the principall passages of the Holy Storie. Vol. 5	Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656.	1620 (1620)	STC 12657; ESTC S119069	104,952	514

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