Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
truth_n	scripture_n	speak_v	word_n	9,140	5	4.5911	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A65275	The word of the Lord to the inhabitants of Leeds	Watson, Samuel, ca. 1618-1708.	1660 (1660)	Wing W1100; ESTC R220888	6,879	8

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