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already

Meaning of “already”

Before the present or stated time; by this time.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
31 occurrences30 verses18 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 1:5

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1 Corinthians 5:3
For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 5:3 · retained source text

For I verily as absent in body, but present in spirit, haue iudged alreadie, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,

1611 marginal noteOr, determined.

1611 marginal noteCol. 2.5.

2 Corinthians 12:21
And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 12:21 · retained source text

And least when I come againe, my God will humble mee among you, and that I shall bewaile many which haue sinned alreadie, and haue not repented of the vncleannesse, and fornication, and lasciuiousnesse which they haue committed.

Philippians 3:12
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Philippians 3:12 · retained source text

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Iesus.

Philippians 3:16
Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Philippians 3:16 · retained source text

Neuerthelesse, whereto wee haue alreadie attained, let vs walke by the same rule, let vs minde the same thing.

2 Thessalonians 2:7
For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Thessalonians 2:7 · retained source text

For the mysterie of iniquitie doth alreadie worke: onely he who now letteth, will let, vntill he be taken out of the way.

1 John 4:3
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 John 4:3 · retained source text

And euery Spirit that confesseth not that Iesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God: and this is that spirit of Antichrist, whereof you haue heard, that it should come, and euen now already is it in the world.

Revelation 2:25
But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Revelation 2:25 · retained source text

But that which ye haue already, hold fast till I come.

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alred'dy. [all and ready. See Ready.] Literally, a state of complete preparation; but, by an easy deflection, the sense is, at this time, or at a specified time. Elias is come already Matthew 17:12. Joseph was in Egypt already Exodus 1:5.

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