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vnprofitableunprofitable

u and v used by position, not sound: haue → have, vnto → unto.

Puritas changed it: 3,278 times in 729 works
Consistency: 98.7% (3,278 of 3,321)
Reach if approved: ~3,489 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: unprofitable
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 3,321 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (3,278 changes in 729 works, 98.7% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 3,278)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… of a twofold eating of it, a worthy and profitable, and an vnworthie and vnprofitableunprofitable eating. To which I might answer with his owne Bishop I ansenius, his words …
With rule
… of a twofold eating of it, a worthy and profitable, and an vnworthie and vnprofitableunprofitable eating. To which I might answer with his owne Bishop I ansenius, his words …
Thomas Gataker · Discussion of the Popish Doctrine of Transubstantiation · p. 188 · Open in the reader
Printed
… are delectable. As for the other, thoſe fierce quarrellers, they be very dangerous, and vnprofitableunprofitable. They are not to be commended but diſalowed and diſpraiſed, as thoſe that would …
With rule
… are delectable. As for the other, thoſe fierce quarrellers, they be very dangerous, and vnprofitableunprofitable. They are not to be commended but diſalowed and diſpraiſed, as thoſe that would …
George Gifford · Treatise of True Fortitude · Open in the reader
Printed
… forth as it is agreeable to them, otherwiſe they reiect it as ſuperfluous and vnprofitableunprofitable for them. When the word, by the application thereof, like a ſoueraigne ſalue begins …
With rule
… forth as it is agreeable to them, otherwiſe they reiect it as ſuperfluous and vnprofitableunprofitable for them. When the word, by the application thereof, like a ſoueraigne ſalue begins …
Thomas Granger · The Application of Scripture · p. 23 · Open in the reader
Printed
… all is gone, and they are made for the time, as it were an vnprofitableunprofitable burthen of earth. What griefe can be greater then this? What sorowe cap sinke …
With rule
… all is gone, and they are made for the time, as it were an vnprofitableunprofitable burthen of earth. What griefe can be greater then this? What sorowe cap sinke …
Richard Greenham · Two Learned and Godly Sermons · Open in the reader
Printed
Before we paſſe further, it will be neither impertinent, nor vnprofitableunprofitable, to cleare a ſcruple which may ariſe from the change of the word [Workes …
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Before we paſſe further, it will be neither impertinent, nor vnprofitableunprofitable, to cleare a ſcruple which may ariſe from the change of the word [Workes …
Samuel Balmford · The Right Way to Go to Work · p. 32 · Open in the reader
Printed
… newnesse of life, vvhich necessarily ought to accompany …, as without the vvhich it is vnprofitableunprofitable, which being done, ther vvas a liberall contribution and collection made for the poore …
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… newnesse of life, vvhich necessarily ought to accompany …, as without the vvhich it is vnprofitableunprofitable, which being done, ther vvas a liberall contribution and collection made for the poore …
John Field · A Caveat for Parsons Howlet · Open in the reader
Printed
… both rawe and aliue, contrary to nature, without any necessitie, without all cause, altogether vnprofitableunprofitable and frutelesse?
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… both rawe and aliue, contrary to nature, without any necessitie, without all cause, altogether vnprofitableunprofitable and frutelesse?
John Foxe · The Pope Confuted · Open in the reader
Printed
THat moste vnprofitableunprofitable and hurtfull of al metalls golde, which most men disprayse, and yet all men …
With rule
THat moste vnprofitableunprofitable and hurtfull of al metalls golde, which most men disprayse, and yet all men …
William Fulke · A Goodly Gallery · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (43)

25 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 18 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Tree of Good and Evil A02039

Printed
XII. VnprofitableUnprofitable Preaching, which is by ſéeking vaine-glorie and flattering. 1. Cor. 1. 18. 1. Cor. 2. 1. Lam. 2. 14.
With rule
XII. VnprofitableUnprofitable Preaching, which is by ſéeking vaine-glorie and flattering. 1. Cor. 1. 18. 1. Cor. 2. 1. Lam. 2. 14.
Thomas Granger · The Tree of Good and Evil · p. 8 · Open in the reader
Printed
XIIII. VnprofitableUnprofitable hearing, which commeth,
With rule
XIIII. VnprofitableUnprofitable hearing, which commeth,
Thomas Granger · The Tree of Good and Evil · p. 8 · Open in the reader

A Golden Chain A09339

Printed
VnprofitableUnprofitable warres. 89
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VnprofitableUnprofitable warres. 89
William Perkins · A Golden Chain · Open in the reader
Printed
… vnprofitableunprofitable thing. Hard, because I am vnworthie to whome a releuation should be made. VnprofitableUnprofitable, because you must not be made sure touching your sinnes, vnlesse it bee in …
With rule
… vnprofitableunprofitable thing. Hard, because I am vnworthie to whome a releuation should be made. VnprofitableUnprofitable, because you must not be made sure touching your sinnes, vnlesse it bee in …
William Perkins · A Golden Chain · p. 882 · Open in the reader

Theological and Scholastical Positions Concerning Usury A09891

Printed
5 In this ſenſe Vſurie is two fold Profitable and VnprofitableUnprofitable.
With rule
5 In this ſenſe Vſurie is two fold Profitable and VnprofitableUnprofitable.
Gabriel Powel · Theological and Scholastical Positions Concerning Usury · p. 1 · Open in the reader
Printed
Thus much of Profitable Vſurie. If followeth to ſpeake of that which is VnprofitableUnprofitable.
With rule
Thus much of Profitable Vſurie. If followeth to ſpeake of that which is VnprofitableUnprofitable.
Gabriel Powel · Theological and Scholastical Positions Concerning Usury · p. 4 · Open in the reader
Printed
21 VnprofitableUnprofitable vſurie, is a Gaine or increaſe vnlawfully exacted or hoped, for the verie dutie …
With rule
21 VnprofitableUnprofitable vſurie, is a Gaine or increaſe vnlawfully exacted or hoped, for the verie dutie …
Gabriel Powel · Theological and Scholastical Positions Concerning Usury · p. 4 · Open in the reader
Printed
23 VnprofitableUnprofitable vſury is either Eccleſiaſticall or Politicall and Civill.
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23 VnprofitableUnprofitable vſury is either Eccleſiaſticall or Politicall and Civill.
Gabriel Powel · Theological and Scholastical Positions Concerning Usury · p. 5 · Open in the reader

The Practice of Repentance A13551

Printed
VnprofitableUnprofitable.
With rule
VnprofitableUnprofitable.
Thomas Taylor · The Practice of Repentance · p. 176 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Romans A14353

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… greate plenty of cōmon ſtones: but of precious ſtones there is wōderful greate ſcarcety. VnprofitableUnprofitable herbes growe euery where: whereas of good herbes there is in a maner greate …
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… greate plenty of cōmon ſtones: but of precious ſtones there is wōderful greate ſcarcety. VnprofitableUnprofitable herbes growe euery where: whereas of good herbes there is in a maner greate …
Peter Martyr Vermigli · Commentary on Romans · Open in the reader

A Christian Dictionary A15520

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2 VnprofitableUnprofitable and needlesse, of no vse, and to no purpose. Psal. 127, 1. Except the Lord builde …
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2 VnprofitableUnprofitable and needlesse, of no vse, and to no purpose. Psal. 127, 1. Except the Lord builde …
Thomas Wilson · A Christian Dictionary · p. 504 · Open in the reader

The Marrow of the Oracles of God A17397

Printed
3. VnprofitableUnprofitable reasonings, such as were those about Genealogies, in the Apostles time, 1 Tim. 1.
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3. VnprofitableUnprofitable reasonings, such as were those about Genealogies, in the Apostles time, 1 Tim. 1.
Nicholas Byfield · The Marrow of the Oracles of God · p. 569 · Open in the reader

The Rules of a Holy Life A17410

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3. VnprofitableUnprofitable reasonings, such as were those about Genealogies, in the Apostles time, 1. Tim. 1.
With rule
3. VnprofitableUnprofitable reasonings, such as were those about Genealogies, in the Apostles time, 1. Tim. 1.
Nicholas Byfield · The Rules of a Holy Life · p. 207 · Open in the reader

A Treasury of Similes A18271

Printed
The beſt but VnprofitableUnprofitable,
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The beſt but VnprofitableUnprofitable,
Robert Cawdrey · A Treasury of Similes · p. 786 · Open in the reader
Printed
… trauelled as much as in them is poſsible yet they are to confeſſe themſelues, VnprofitableUnprofitable ſeruaunts. Luk. 17.9.10.
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… trauelled as much as in them is poſsible yet they are to confeſſe themſelues, VnprofitableUnprofitable ſeruaunts. Luk. 17.9.10.
Robert Cawdrey · A Treasury of Similes · p. 786 · Open in the reader
Printed
VnprofitableUnprofitable things, may be profitable.
With rule
VnprofitableUnprofitable things, may be profitable.
Robert Cawdrey · A Treasury of Similes · p. 792 · Open in the reader
Printed
… of more vnpleaſant iuyce: So likewiſe may we alſo, out of the euill and VnprofitableUnprofitable things, picke out that which may turne to our profit & commoditie; as Shipwrack to …
With rule
… of more vnpleaſant iuyce: So likewiſe may we alſo, out of the euill and VnprofitableUnprofitable things, picke out that which may turne to our profit & commoditie; as Shipwrack to …
Robert Cawdrey · A Treasury of Similes · p. 792 · Open in the reader

Ten Sermons for the Worthy Receiving of the Lords Supper A20536

Printed
1 Slackeneſſe in preaching. 2. VnprofitableUnprofitable or hurtfull teaching. 3. Giuing ill example.
With rule
1 Slackeneſſe in preaching. 2. VnprofitableUnprofitable or hurtfull teaching. 3. Giuing ill example.
John Dod · Ten Sermons for the Worthy Receiving of the Lords Supper · p. 7 · Open in the reader

The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God A20720

Printed
VnprofitableUnprofitable.
With rule
VnprofitableUnprofitable.
George Downame · The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God · Open in the reader
Printed
VnprofitableUnprofitable members in the Commonweale.
With rule
VnprofitableUnprofitable members in the Commonweale.
George Downame · The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God · Open in the reader

Commentary Upon Philemon A22481

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… ſort and condition) truly repenting, ought to be deſpiſed and contemned. He went away VnprofitableUnprofitable, he returned Profitable; he went away Peruerted, he returned Conuerted; hee went away a …
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… ſort and condition) truly repenting, ought to be deſpiſed and contemned. He went away VnprofitableUnprofitable, he returned Profitable; he went away Peruerted, he returned Conuerted; hee went away a …
William Attersoll · Commentary Upon Philemon · Open in the reader
Printed
… Goſpel, and before he came to the knowledge and vnderſtanding of true Religion. By [VnprofitableUnprofitable] we muſt vnderſtand, leud, vntruſty, vnfaithfull, ſtubborne, diſſolute, and euery way carnall. Againe, when …
With rule
… Goſpel, and before he came to the knowledge and vnderſtanding of true Religion. By [VnprofitableUnprofitable] we muſt vnderſtand, leud, vntruſty, vnfaithfull, ſtubborne, diſſolute, and euery way carnall. Againe, when …
William Attersoll · Commentary Upon Philemon · p. 225 · Open in the reader
Printed
… time of his ſeruice is expired. So a little before, verſe 11. he called him [VnprofitableUnprofitable] whereas hee might lawfully haue giuen him an harder Title. This was not done …
With rule
… time of his ſeruice is expired. So a little before, verſe 11. he called him [VnprofitableUnprofitable] whereas hee might lawfully haue giuen him an harder Title. This was not done …
William Attersoll · Commentary Upon Philemon · p. 293 · Open in the reader
Printed
… ſtaine thereof. For whereas he had beene hurtfull to his Maiſter, Paul calleth it [VnprofitableUnprofitable:] whereas hee had played the Runna-gate, Paule calleth it a departing away: ſo …
With rule
… ſtaine thereof. For whereas he had beene hurtfull to his Maiſter, Paul calleth it [VnprofitableUnprofitable:] whereas hee had played the Runna-gate, Paule calleth it a departing away: ſo …
William Attersoll · Commentary Upon Philemon · p. 360 · Open in the reader

The Christian Warfare Part 2 A69233

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VnprofitableUnprofitable, and mixt with manie miseries: Chap. 20. to 26.
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VnprofitableUnprofitable, and mixt with manie miseries: Chap. 20. to 26.
John Downame · The Christian Warfare Part 2 · Open in the reader