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THEN, adverb

1. At that time, referring to a time specified, either past or future.

And the Canaanite was then in the land. Genesis 12:6.

That is, when Abram migrated and came into Canaan.

Now I know in part, but then shall I know even as I am known. 1 Corinthians 12:28.

2. Afterward; soon afterward or immediately.

First be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Matthew 5:24.

3. In that case; in consequence. Galatians 3:9. Job 3:13.

If all this be so, then man has a natural freedom.

4. Therefore; for this reason.

Now then be all thy weighty cares away.

5. At another time; as now and then at one time and another.

6. That time.

Till then we knew

The force of those dire arms?