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brigid12
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What does it mean when you see “cf” before a Scripture quote? I always thought it meant about but since it’s the exact quote that doesn’t fit.
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pianistclare
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cf., an abbreviation for the Latin word confer, meaning “compare” or "consult
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Isca
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“About” would be “circa”, usually shortened to ca. or just c.
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svid2
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Pax Christi!
It means ‘consult’ or ‘check out’; it’s recommending a source. CF : “see for instance”, if you like.
God bless.
It means ‘consult’ or ‘check out’; it’s recommending a source. CF : “see for instance”, if you like.
God bless.
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brigid12
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Thank you for all your posts. I appreciate finally knowing what that means. I’ve wondered for so very long.
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TimothyH
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cf = comes from 
In the Bible it says “You shall not kill” (cf Exodus 20:13).
that’s how I always remember it.
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In the Bible it says “You shall not kill” (cf Exodus 20:13).
that’s how I always remember it.
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JohnR77
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For more information. See the derivations below.
confer
1533, from L. conferre “to bring together, compare,” from com- “together” + ferre “to bear” (see infer). Sense of “taking counsel” led to conference (1555). The meaning “compare” (common 1530-1650) is largely obsolete, but the abbreviation cf. is still used in this sense.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
Con*fer", v. t. [imp. & p. p. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Conferred”]Conferred; p. pr. & vb. n. Conferring.] [L. conferre to bring together, contribute, consult; con- + ferre to bear: cf. F. conf['e]rer. See 1st Bear.]
**e.g. **
An abbreviation meaning “for example.” It is short for the Latin exempli gratia, “for the sake of example.” A list of examples may be preceded by e.g.: “She loved exotic fruit, e.g., mangoes, passion fruit, and papayas.”
i.e.
An abbreviation for id est, a Latin phrase meaning “that is.” It indicates that an explanation or paraphrase is about to follow: “Many workers expect to put in a forty-hour week —** i.e.**, to work eight hours a day.”
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You can see more abbreviations here
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Latin_abbreviations
However, it lists
A.D. anno Domini “in the year of the Lord”
Actually, it stands for the full phrase, ** “in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ”**
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confer
1533, from L. conferre “to bring together, compare,” from com- “together” + ferre “to bear” (see infer). Sense of “taking counsel” led to conference (1555). The meaning “compare” (common 1530-1650) is largely obsolete, but the abbreviation cf. is still used in this sense.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
Con*fer", v. t. [imp. & p. p. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Conferred”]Conferred; p. pr. & vb. n. Conferring.] [L. conferre to bring together, contribute, consult; con- + ferre to bear: cf. F. conf['e]rer. See 1st Bear.]
- To bring together for comparison; to compare. [Obs.]
If we confer these observations with others of the like nature, we may find cause to rectify the general opinion. --Boyle.
**e.g. **
An abbreviation meaning “for example.” It is short for the Latin exempli gratia, “for the sake of example.” A list of examples may be preceded by e.g.: “She loved exotic fruit, e.g., mangoes, passion fruit, and papayas.”
i.e.
An abbreviation for id est, a Latin phrase meaning “that is.” It indicates that an explanation or paraphrase is about to follow: “Many workers expect to put in a forty-hour week —** i.e.**, to work eight hours a day.”
dictionary.reference.com/
www.thefreedictionary.com
You can see more abbreviations here
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Latin_abbreviations
However, it lists
A.D. anno Domini “in the year of the Lord”
Actually, it stands for the full phrase, ** “in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ”**
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.
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