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Waiting for reviewOther spellingsCandidate #10981 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

shewshow

Everything else the mechanical classes do not explain: shew → show, then → than.

Puritas changed it
120,881 times in 6,130 works
Consistency
99.9% (120,881 of 120,910)
Reach if approved
~127,070 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner
Agrees: show
Matches
Exact word, any case
In our text
120,937 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings
None
Taken into joins
None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (120,881 changes in 6,130 works, 99.9% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 120,881)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied
  1. Printed
    … he will adde grace to grace, aud when hee hath showne mercy, hee will shewshow more mercy. As if he expected no other argument of future bounty, but his …
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    … he will adde grace to grace, aud when hee hath showne mercy, hee will shewshow more mercy. As if he expected no other argument of future bounty, but his …

    Thomas Adams · A Divine Herbal Together with a Forest of Thorns · p. 93 · Open in the reader

  2. Printed
    1 He takes vpon him like a lyer, to shewshow Christ more then he could.
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    1 He takes vpon him like a lyer, to shewshow Christ more then he could.

    James Forester · The Marrow and Juice of 260 Scriptures · p. 87 · Open in the reader

  3. Printed
    … we are killed all the day long, as Paul saith from the Psalmist (to shewshow that both the Church of the old Testament, and of the new giue experimental …
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    … we are killed all the day long, as Paul saith from the Psalmist (to shewshow that both the Church of the old Testament, and of the new giue experimental …

    Thomas Adams · Englands Sickness Compared to Israels · p. 42 · Open in the reader

  4. Printed
    It remayneth to shewshow why it is but halfe a circle, or lesse, neuermore, and why the whole …
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    It remayneth to shewshow why it is but halfe a circle, or lesse, neuermore, and why the whole …

    William Fulke · A Goodly Gallery · p. 37 · Open in the reader

  5. Printed
    A third is plainenes and opennes. Crooked legges delight not to ſhewshow themſelues. Cloſe men, in duties of the open worſhip of God, and their calling …
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    A third is plainenes and opennes. Crooked legges delight not to ſhewshow themſelues. Cloſe men, in duties of the open worſhip of God, and their calling …

    George Estey · Expositions Upon Divers Parts of Scripture · p. 73 · Open in the reader

  6. Printed
    … of the Paschall Lambe, Exodus the 12. The third figure, Manna, Exodus 26. The fourth was shewshow-bread, Exodus 25. The fifth, the sacrifices, in which the flesh was eaten, but the …
    With rule
    … of the Paschall Lambe, Exodus the 12. The third figure, Manna, Exodus 26. The fourth was shewshow-bread, Exodus 25. The fifth, the sacrifices, in which the flesh was eaten, but the …

    Daniel Featley · The Grand Sacrilege of the Church of Rome · p. 148 · Open in the reader

  7. Printed
    … benefits, is firſt required, as appeareth by the Eunuche: onely in children remaineth ſome ſhewshow of doubt, but ſeeing the Apoſtle ſaith, they are holy; that is, within the …
    With rule
    … benefits, is firſt required, as appeareth by the Eunuche: onely in children remaineth ſome ſhewshow of doubt, but ſeeing the Apoſtle ſaith, they are holy; that is, within the …

    Dudley Fenner · Godly and Learned Treatises · p. 138 · Open in the reader

  8. Printed
    … him, will not haue mercy on him, and he that formed him, will not ſhewshow him grace.
    With rule
    … him, will not haue mercy on him, and he that formed him, will not ſhewshow him grace.

    Henry Finch · The Calling of the Jews · p. 142 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (29)

29 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

Of Two Popish Monsters – A Popish Ass and a Monkish Calf A07410

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    ¶ THE POVRTRAYTVRE OR SHEWSHOW of a wonderfull Monſter which was found at Rome, in the yeare of our …
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    ¶ THE POVRTRAYTVRE OR SHEWSHOW of a wonderfull Monſter which was found at Rome, in the yeare of our …

    Philipp Melanchthon · Of Two Popish Monsters – A Popish Ass and a Monkish Calf · Open in the reader

Exposition on the Seven Psalms of Repentance A12260

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    Doct. SHewShow mee.] This letteth vs ſee how that naturally vve are ignorant of the vvaies …
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    Doct. SHewShow mee.] This letteth vs ſee how that naturally vve are ignorant of the vvaies …

    Archibald Simson · Exposition on the Seven Psalms of Repentance · p. 98 · Open in the reader

A Christian Instruction Containing the Law and the Gospel A14463

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    SHewShow me by exāple what thy meaning is.
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    SHewShow me by exāple what thy meaning is.

    Pierre Viret · A Christian Instruction Containing the Law and the Gospel · p. 250 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    SHewShow me now what repentaunce is properly.
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    SHewShow me now what repentaunce is properly.

    Pierre Viret · A Christian Instruction Containing the Law and the Gospel · p. 279 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    SHewShow me thē which be thoſe diuers benefits and the ſacraments which repreſent them.
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    SHewShow me thē which be thoſe diuers benefits and the ſacraments which repreſent them.

    Pierre Viret · A Christian Instruction Containing the Law and the Gospel · p. 310 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    SHewShow me then what is the difference.
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    SHewShow me then what is the difference.

    Pierre Viret · A Christian Instruction Containing the Law and the Gospel · p. 445 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Genesis and Exodus A15408

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    Vers. 13. SHewShow me now thy way. 1. The Latine text, for thy way, readeth thy …hee: whereupon …
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    Vers. 13. SHewShow me now thy way. 1. The Latine text, for thy way, readeth thy …hee: whereupon …

    Andrew Willet · Commentary on Genesis and Exodus · p. 649 · Open in the reader

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    Vers. 18. SHewShow me thy glorie. Ferus here giveth this note: Moses ut plurimum spiritualia petit; Moses …
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    Vers. 18. SHewShow me thy glorie. Ferus here giveth this note: Moses ut plurimum spiritualia petit; Moses …

    Andrew Willet · Commentary on Genesis and Exodus · p. 667 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Romans A15525

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    SHewShow vs what these words import and meane?
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    SHewShow vs what these words import and meane?

    Thomas Wilson · Commentary on Romans · p. 956 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    SHewShow vs how this Chapter dooth depend vpon the former?
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    SHewShow vs how this Chapter dooth depend vpon the former?

    Thomas Wilson · Commentary on Romans · p. 1006 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    SHewShow vs the Coherence, Scope, and Method of this Text?
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    SHewShow vs the Coherence, Scope, and Method of this Text?

    Thomas Wilson · Commentary on Romans · p. 1166 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    SHewShow what be the parts of this Text, then interpret the words of euery verse …
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    SHewShow what be the parts of this Text, then interpret the words of euery verse …

    Thomas Wilson · Commentary on Romans · p. 1201 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    SHewShow vs what is done in these verses, begin with the 13. and so goe on …
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    SHewShow vs what is done in these verses, begin with the 13. and so goe on …

    Thomas Wilson · Commentary on Romans · p. 1208 · Open in the reader

The Whole Duty of Divine Meditation A23773

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    VI. SHEWSHOW me in a Glass that Champion Conscience, that will not undertake, at length, to …
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    VI. SHEWSHOW me in a Glass that Champion Conscience, that will not undertake, at length, to …

    Richard Allestree · The Whole Duty of Divine Meditation · p. 84 · Open in the reader

The Pattern of the Divine Temple Sanctuary A27621

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    … Continual Participation of the Altar of his Sacrifice; His Interceſſion, and Himſelf, as the SHEWSHOW BREAD of Life is as an Altar of Incenſe, and the Table before the …
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    … Continual Participation of the Altar of his Sacrifice; His Interceſſion, and Himſelf, as the SHEWSHOW BREAD of Life is as an Altar of Incenſe, and the Table before the …

    Thomas Beverley · The Pattern of the Divine Temple Sanctuary · p. 23 · Open in the reader

Sermon 2 December 1697 A44695

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    2. SHEWSHOW their Requisiteness: Or, ShewShow what is Requisite to make External Peace, a Real and …
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    2. SHEWSHOW their Requisiteness: Or, ShewShow what is Requisite to make External Peace, a Real and …

    John Howe · Sermon 2 December 1697 · p. 7 · Open in the reader

Sermon 14 February 1698 A44696

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    II. SHEWSHOW the Strength of the Apostles Argument, as it is propos'd in the Text, and …
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    II. SHEWSHOW the Strength of the Apostles Argument, as it is propos'd in the Text, and …

    John Howe · Sermon 14 February 1698 · p. 35 · Open in the reader

Speech 4 December 1648 A56213

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    … as we dream', REVENGE THE WRONG NOW DONE UNTO THY NAME and ME, and SHEWSHOW THY POWER UPON THY PERJURIOUS PEOPLE, WHO IN THEIR DEEDS DENY THEE THEIR GOD …
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    … as we dream', REVENGE THE WRONG NOW DONE UNTO THY NAME and ME, and SHEWSHOW THY POWER UPON THY PERJURIOUS PEOPLE, WHO IN THEIR DEEDS DENY THEE THEIR GOD …

    William Prynne · Speech 4 December 1648 · p. 18 · Open in the reader

The Christian Life Part 3 Volume 4 A58802

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    First, SHEWSHOW wherein Mortification consists.
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    First, SHEWSHOW wherein Mortification consists.

    John Scott · The Christian Life Part 3 Volume 4 · p. 265 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    First, SHEWSHOW wherein the Felicities of the future State do consist.
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    First, SHEWSHOW wherein the Felicities of the future State do consist.

    John Scott · The Christian Life Part 3 Volume 4 · p. 400 · Open in the reader

Gods Husbandry A68877

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    TENDING TO SHEWSHOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWIXT THE Hypocrite and the true-hearted Chriſtian.
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    TENDING TO SHEWSHOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWIXT THE Hypocrite and the true-hearted Chriſtian.

    William Whately · Gods Husbandry · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    GODS HVSBANDRY: TENDING, TO SHEWSHOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWIXT THE Hypocrite, and the true-hearted Chriſtian.
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    GODS HVSBANDRY: TENDING, TO SHEWSHOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWIXT THE Hypocrite, and the true-hearted Chriſtian.

    William Whately · Gods Husbandry · p. 1 · Open in the reader

Pious Thoughts Vented in Pithy Ejaculations A85497

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    SHewShow me likewiſe thy waies O Lord, and teach me thy paths, that I may …
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    SHewShow me likewiſe thy waies O Lord, and teach me thy paths, that I may …

    Richard Gove · Pious Thoughts Vented in Pithy Ejaculations · p. 143 · Open in the reader

A Survey of the Sum of Church Discipline A86533

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    ALL LAWES, ALL ORDINANCES, ALL FIGURES. 2. Not only SHEWSHOW all, but make them SEE ALL, and doe all.
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    ALL LAWES, ALL ORDINANCES, ALL FIGURES. 2. Not only SHEWSHOW all, but make them SEE ALL, and doe all.

    Thomas Hooker · A Survey of the Sum of Church Discipline · Open in the reader

The Lords Supper Briefly Vindicated A91214

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    … For as oft as ye eat this bread and drink this Cup YE DO SHEWSHOW (or, ſhewshow ye) THE LORDS DEATH TIL HE COME. From which words of inſtitution …
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    … For as oft as ye eat this bread and drink this Cup YE DO SHEWSHOW (or, ſhewshow ye) THE LORDS DEATH TIL HE COME. From which words of inſtitution …

    William Prynne · The Lords Supper Briefly Vindicated · p. 34 · Open in the reader

Suspension Suspended A91293

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    … For as oft as ye eat this Bread and drink this Cup, YE DOE SHEWSHOW THE LORDS DEATH TILL HE COME. Now being a Remembrance and Repreſentation of Chriſts …
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    … For as oft as ye eat this Bread and drink this Cup, YE DOE SHEWSHOW THE LORDS DEATH TILL HE COME. Now being a Remembrance and Repreſentation of Chriſts …

    William Prynne · Suspension Suspended · p. 19 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Psalm 25 B00700

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    SHewShow mee.] This letteth vs ſee how that naturally vve are ignorant of the vvaies …
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    SHewShow mee.] This letteth vs ſee how that naturally vve are ignorant of the vvaies …

    Archibald Simson · Exposition of Psalm 25 · p. 98 · Open in the reader

Two Discourses Addressed to Young Persons N02395

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    II. SHEWSHOW that when Earthquakes happen, it is the Lord of Hosts that visits a Place …
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    II. SHEWSHOW that when Earthquakes happen, it is the Lord of Hosts that visits a Place …

    John Barnard · Two Discourses Addressed to Young Persons · p. 74 · Open in the reader

The True Divinity of Jesus Christ N06931

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    I. SHEWSHOW what we understand by JESUS CHRIST his being the TRUE GOD. And then,
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    I. SHEWSHOW what we understand by JESUS CHRIST his being the TRUE GOD. And then,

    John Barnard · The True Divinity of Jesus Christ · p. 8 · Open in the reader