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Explore the archaic and beautiful language of the King James Bible. Every word defined with modern equivalents and scripture examples.
509 words
To detest, loathe, or regard with extreme disgust and hatred.
Modern: detest / loathe / hate intensely
To remain, stay, or dwell in a place or state. To endure, withstand, or bear patiently. To wait for or await.
Modern: remain / stay / endure
Third person singular present tense of 'abide'. Archaic form meaning 'abides' or 'remains'.
Modern: remains / stays / endures
A place of dwelling or residence. As a verb (past tense of 'abide'), it means 'stayed' or 'remained'.
Modern: dwelling / home / stayed
Something that causes extreme disgust, hatred, or loathing, especially in the sight of God. A morally detestable act or practice.
Modern: something detestable / morally repulsive act
Formal release from guilt, blame, or sin; a declaration of forgiveness.
Modern: forgiveness / pardon
A thorny tree or shrub common in desert regions, whose durable wood was used in constructing the tabernacle and its furniture.
Modern: acacia tree / desert hardwood
The hardest stone; probably diamond or corundum. Used figuratively to mean unyielding or impenetrable.
Modern: hardest stone / diamond
To charge or command solemnly, often under oath; to earnestly urge or entreat. To bind by a solemn appeal to God.
Modern: solemnly command / urge under oath
At, to, or from a great distance. Far away in space or time.
Modern: far away / from a distance
Suffering, distress, or hardship; a state of pain, grief, or trouble.
Modern: suffering / hardship / distress
A fever, especially one characterized by fits of shivering; a malarial type of fever.
Modern: fever / malaria
Although; even though. A conjunction introducing a concessive clause.
Modern: although / even though
A person appointed to distribute alms (charitable gifts) to the poor.
Modern: charity distributor
Charitable gifts of money or goods given to the poor. Acts of mercy and generosity toward those in need.
Modern: charitable gifts / donations to the poor
An aromatic wood or resin used in perfumery and burial preparations, not the modern aloe vera plant.
Modern: aromatic wood / fragrant resin
A word expressing solemn agreement, affirmation, or endorsement. Means 'truly,' 'so be it,' or 'let it be so.'
Modern: truly / so be it / I agree
To improve, correct, or reform one's ways, behavior, or conduct. To make right what has been wrong.
Modern: correct / reform / improve
To punish by imposing a fine; to exact a monetary penalty.
Modern: fine / penalize
A purple or violet variety of quartz, used as a gemstone. The twelfth stone in the high priest's breastplate.
Modern: purple gemstone
To pour or smear oil on a person's head or body as a sign of consecration, divine appointment, healing, or honor.
Modern: consecrate with oil / ceremonially apply oil
Immediately; at once; soon.
Modern: immediately / at once
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious faith; falling away from previously held beliefs.
Modern: falling away / abandonment of faith
One sent out with a special commission; specifically, the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus plus Paul, who were sent to spread the gospel.
Modern: sent one / commissioned messenger
Clothing, garments, or attire, especially of a fine or distinctive quality.
Modern: clothing / attire / garments
To belong to or be connected with as a rightful part; to pertain.
Modern: belong / pertain / relate to
Correctly; in the right way; properly.
Modern: correctly / properly
Second person singular present tense of the verb 'to be'. Used with 'thou' to mean 'you are'.
Modern: are
To attempt, try, or endeavor to do something.
Modern: attempt / try
To lessen, ease, or calm; an archaic spelling of 'assuage'.
Modern: ease / lessen / calm