"chapter and verse" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From the practice, especially among Christian Protestants, of using quotations from the Bible to support positions taken in sermons or discussions, citing the specific chapter and verse of the books of the Bible. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chapter and verse (uncountable)
  1. (literally) The chapter number and verse number (within a particular book) that locate a quotation from the Bible. Tags: literally, uncountable
    Sense id: en-chapter_and_verse-en-noun-iK5hdKKj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 39 11
  2. Specific references from an authoritative book or document, cited to support a statement or position. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-chapter_and_verse-en-noun-M7rSpnn-
  3. (informal) Very full and detailed information. Tags: informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-chapter_and_verse-en-noun-DpjW2DCY

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          "text": "‘I deny the first statement,’ said the Good Stockbroker heatedly. He was always heated where questions of morality were concerned, and was proceeding to give chapter and verse for what promised to become a somewhat dull discussion when the Bluestocking firmly interposed in her small staccato pipe:[…]",
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