~ as though they would ~ 10_2SA_04_06  And they came thither into the midst of the house, [as though] they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the fifth [rib], and Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped. #, 44_ACT_23_20  And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would inquire somewhat of him more perfectly. #, 44_ACT_27_30  And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship, #,