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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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Proverbs 10:32
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 10:32 · retained source text

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardnesse.

1611 marginal noteHebr. frowardnesses.

Proverbs 21:3
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 21:3 · retained source text

To doe iustice and iudgement, is more acceptable to the LORD, then sacrifice.

1611 marginal note1.Sam.15.22. isa.1.11. hose.6.6. mich. 6.7. chap. 15.8.

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

volume 1, leaf 112, column 2 (main_dictionary)