Waiting for reviewApostrophes and possessivesCandidate #9744 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

elisha'selisha

Apostrophes added or expanded, mostly possessives: gods → god's. Approve one at a time: some places are plurals.

Puritas changed it: 131 times in 66 works
Consistency: 41.9% (131 of 312)
Reach if approved: ~328 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: No opinion (map not loaded)
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 312 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (131 changes in 66 works, 41.9% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 131)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… the good done to us by the other? If our eyes were opened, as Eliſha'sElisha ſervants were, 2 Kings 6. we ſhould ſee, that there are more with us then againſt …
With rule
… the good done to us by the other? If our eyes were opened, as Eliſha'sElisha ſervants were, 2 Kings 6. we ſhould ſee, that there are more with us then againſt …
Josias Shute · Sarah and Hagar · p. 105 · Open in the reader
Printed
… want a little of it for their bellies? If ſo, I would but put Eliſha'sElisha queſtion unto you, Is this a time thus to receive money, and to receive …
With rule
… want a little of it for their bellies? If ſo, I would but put Eliſha'sElisha queſtion unto you, Is this a time thus to receive money, and to receive …
John Bond · Job in the West · p. 21 · Open in the reader
Printed
… common road to Death, He will take care to provide others, to raise up Elisha'sElisha, to fill their Place, and perform their Labours among His People. When He says …
With rule
… common road to Death, He will take care to provide others, to raise up Elisha'sElisha, to fill their Place, and perform their Labours among His People. When He says …
John Barnard · Elijahs Mantle · p. 7 · Open in the reader
Printed
… own power, not by another's vertue; like him who reviv'd at the touching of Elisha'sElisha Bones.
With rule
… own power, not by another's vertue; like him who reviv'd at the touching of Elisha'sElisha Bones.
Lewis Bayly · The Practice of Piety · p. 460 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the Lord, though not ſo ſucceſſively: the poor Believer is often crying out as Eliſha'sElisha ſervant, Maſter, What ſhall we do? But were our eyes open, we ſhould ſee …
With rule
… the Lord, though not ſo ſucceſſively: the poor Believer is often crying out as Eliſha'sElisha ſervant, Maſter, What ſhall we do? But were our eyes open, we ſhould ſee …
Alexander Carmichael · Believers Mortification of Sin · p. 61 · Open in the reader
Printed
At Eliſha'sElisha prayer a mountain was full of horſes, and chariots of fire round about him …
With rule
At Eliſha'sElisha prayer a mountain was full of horſes, and chariots of fire round about him …
John Godolphin · The Holy Arbor · p. 74 · Open in the reader
Printed
2. Elisha'sElisha words do not necessarily import an approbation or permission of that which was propounded …
With rule
2. Elisha'sElisha words do not necessarily import an approbation or permission of that which was propounded …
Edward Leigh · Body of Divinity · p. 704 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Iſrael, had he asked the King's leave, or at leaſt the Owners: None but Eliſha'sElisha Earth will ſerve him to build an Altar for Sacrifice in Syria, both as …
With rule
… Iſrael, had he asked the King's leave, or at leaſt the Owners: None but Eliſha'sElisha Earth will ſerve him to build an Altar for Sacrifice in Syria, both as …
Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 541 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (181)

39 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 15 are listed here. 142 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

One-Hundred Forty-Five Sermons Upon John 17 A30241

Printed
… hated then others: Obadiah could live in Ahabs Court for all Jezabels malice, when Eliſha'sElisha Life was greedily ſought for
With rule
… hated then others: Obadiah could live in Ahabs Court for all Jezabels malice, when Eliſha'sElisha Life was greedily ſought for
Anthony Burgess · One-Hundred Forty-Five Sermons Upon John 17 · p. 428 · Open in the reader

The Scripture Directory for Church Officers and People A30242

Printed
… like Ezekiels wheels, they move not, unleſſe the Spirit move them. They are like Eliſha'sElisha ſervant, whoſe preſence doth no good, except Eliſha his ſpirit be there alſo. Now …
With rule
… like Ezekiels wheels, they move not, unleſſe the Spirit move them. They are like Eliſha'sElisha ſervant, whoſe preſence doth no good, except Eliſha his ſpirit be there alſo. Now …
Anthony Burgess · The Scripture Directory for Church Officers and People · p. 93 · Open in the reader

Spiritual Refining A30243

Printed
… that this Book, if thou vouchſafeſt to reade it, might be to thee like Eliſha'sElisha ſtretching himſelf upon the dead Childe, to bring ſpiritual life with the Operations thereof …
With rule
… that this Book, if thou vouchſafeſt to reade it, might be to thee like Eliſha'sElisha ſtretching himſelf upon the dead Childe, to bring ſpiritual life with the Operations thereof …
Anthony Burgess · Spiritual Refining · Open in the reader

The History of the Old Testament Methodized A34874

Printed
… and hugging him in her arms brought him down into the houſe. This was Eliſha'sElisha ſeventh Miracle. 2 King. 4. from v. 8, to 38.
With rule
… and hugging him in her arms brought him down into the houſe. This was Eliſha'sElisha ſeventh Miracle. 2 King. 4. from v. 8, to 38.
Samuel Cradock · The History of the Old Testament Methodized · p. 558 · Open in the reader
Printed
… before them, and they did eat and left thereof. See Joh. 6.11. And this was Eliſha'sElisha ninth Miracle. 2 King. 4. from v. 42, to the end.
With rule
… before them, and they did eat and left thereof. See Joh. 6.11. And this was Eliſha'sElisha ninth Miracle. 2 King. 4. from v. 42, to the end.
Samuel Cradock · The History of the Old Testament Methodized · p. 563 · Open in the reader
Printed
… ſo that in the days of Benhadad (Son of Hazael) he did according to Eliſha'sElisha Propheſie obtain three notable victories over them, and recovered out of their hands the …
With rule
… ſo that in the days of Benhadad (Son of Hazael) he did according to Eliſha'sElisha Propheſie obtain three notable victories over them, and recovered out of their hands the …
Samuel Cradock · The History of the Old Testament Methodized · p. 593 · Open in the reader

The Christians Defense Against the Fears of Death A36537

Printed
… had compaſſion of that poor diſtreſſed Widow, ſo that he gave unto her, by Eliſha'sElisha means, in a wonderful manner, ſufficient for the payment of her debts, and for …
With rule
… had compaſſion of that poor diſtreſſed Widow, ſo that he gave unto her, by Eliſha'sElisha means, in a wonderful manner, ſufficient for the payment of her debts, and for …
Charles Drelincourt · The Christians Defense Against the Fears of Death · p. 243 · Open in the reader

A Century of Sermons A43515

Printed
… and to go no further. But this importunity of Peter was more like to Eliſha'sElisha affection, who was even fond of the company of his Maſter Elias. When the …
With rule
… and to go no further. But this importunity of Peter was more like to Eliſha'sElisha affection, who was even fond of the company of his Maſter Elias. When the …
John Hacket · A Century of Sermons · p. 441 · Open in the reader
Printed
… bloud for bloud. Here is a ſtrain of curteſie far higher than that of Eliſha'sElisha, not bread and water, but water and bloud. Moſes was ſent to deliver Iſrael …
With rule
… bloud for bloud. Here is a ſtrain of curteſie far higher than that of Eliſha'sElisha, not bread and water, but water and bloud. Moſes was ſent to deliver Iſrael …
John Hacket · A Century of Sermons · p. 513 · Open in the reader

Poem Dedicated to Urian Oaks A50154

Printed
Elijah, raise Elisha'sElisha! Pauls become
With rule
Elijah, raise Elisha'sElisha! Pauls become
Cotton Mather · Poem Dedicated to Urian Oaks · p. 15 · Open in the reader

A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament A52807

Printed
Remark the Fourth; Eliſha'sElisha ſecond Miracle was, his healing the bad Waters of Jericho here, ver. 19, 20, 21, 22. wherein,
With rule
Remark the Fourth; Eliſha'sElisha ſecond Miracle was, his healing the bad Waters of Jericho here, ver. 19, 20, 21, 22. wherein,
Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 528 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Hours which were of his own appointment, Exod. 29.38, 39. At one hour God anſwered both Eliſha'sElisha Prophecy, and his People's Prayers.
With rule
… Hours which were of his own appointment, Exod. 29.38, 39. At one hour God anſwered both Eliſha'sElisha Prophecy, and his People's Prayers.
Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 531 · Open in the reader
Printed
… preſuming to preſcribe what the Lord ſhould do. However Gehazi was gone before, but Eliſha'sElisha Staff could not drive away Death from the Child, the Servant can do nothing …
With rule
… preſuming to preſcribe what the Lord ſhould do. However Gehazi was gone before, but Eliſha'sElisha Staff could not drive away Death from the Child, the Servant can do nothing …
Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 536 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Pſal. 34.7. and 68.17. and 91.11. and ſee Matth. 26.53. The ſight of this Privilege did ſo confirm Eliſha'sElisha Faith, that he could now ſay (with David) I will not be afraid of …
With rule
… Pſal. 34.7. and 68.17. and 91.11. and ſee Matth. 26.53. The ſight of this Privilege did ſo confirm Eliſha'sElisha Faith, that he could now ſay (with David) I will not be afraid of …
Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 544 · Open in the reader
Printed
Remark the Second; Eliſha'sElisha Oracle was alſo accompliſh'd in the Death of that prophane Prince, that had ſcoffed …
With rule
Remark the Second; Eliſha'sElisha Oracle was alſo accompliſh'd in the Death of that prophane Prince, that had ſcoffed …
Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 548 · Open in the reader