KJV dictionary & concordance

accept

Meaning of “accept”

Sense 1: To receive or consent to what is offered; to approve. Sense 2: To regard with favour or partiality.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

25 occurrences25 verses14 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 32:20

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1 Samuel 26:19

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Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the Lord have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the Lord; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the Lord, saying, Go, serve other gods.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 1 Samuel 26:19 · retained source text

Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king heare the words of his seruant: If the LORD haue stirred thee vp against mee, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD: for they haue driuen me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Goe serue other gods.

1611 marginal noteHeb. smell.

1611 marginal noteHeb. cleauing.

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Where “accept” appears

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verse Exodus1 occurrence
1 verse Leviticus2 occurrences
2 verses Deuteronomy1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse Job4 occurrences
4 verses Psalms3 occurrences
3 verses Proverbs1 occurrence
1 verse Jeremiah2 occurrences
2 verses Ezekiel3 occurrences
3 verses Amos1 occurrence
1 verse Malachi3 occurrences
3 verses Acts1 occurrence
1 verse

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Definition evidence

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Genesis 32:20 Leviticus 26:43 Job 13:8 Job 42:8 Proverbs 18:5 Ezekiel 20:40 Malachi 1:8 Acts 24:3

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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To take or receive what is offered, with a consenting mind; to receive with approbation or favor. To regard with partiality; to value or esteem. To consent or agree to; to receive as terms of a contract.

volume 1, leaf 112, column 1-2 (main dictionary)