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acceptable

Meaning of “acceptable”

Pleasing, welcome, favourable, or fit to be received or approved.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
23 occurrences23 verses14 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Leviticus 22:20

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Daniel 4:27
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Daniel 4:27 · retained source text

Wherefore, O King, let my counsell be acceptable vnto thee, and breake off thy sinnes by righteousnesse, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poore; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillitie.

1611 marginal noteOr, an healing of thine errour.

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Agreeable or pleasing in person. That may be received with pleasure.

volume 1, leaf 112, column 2 (main_dictionary)