Bible verses question (cf)?

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When I do bible study (I just recently started) I often come across this: cf what does that stand for or mean?
 
cf is an abbreviations for “confer” which is Latin for “compare”.

It generally points to other relevant sources that you might consult where you will find something about the same idea or argument.
 
It means, please compare this verse to that verse. So, you will be reading along and it will say cf verse 6. So go read verse 6 if you are feeling cooperative.

I want to say it is short for confer, because the letters match, but that is just me.
 
thanks - i’ve been wondering that same question for years!!

God bless you all!
 
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