KJV dictionary & concordance

await

Meaning of “await”

An ambush or concealed watch laid to attack someone.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Acts 9:24

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Acts 9:24 · retained source text

But their laying awaite was knowen of Saul: and they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

1611 marginal note2.Cor. 11.32.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Ambush; in a state of waiting for.

volume 1, leaf 226, column 3 (main_dictionary)