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benevolence

Meaning of “benevolence”

The reciprocal marital duty owed between husband and wife.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: 1 Corinthians 7:3

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The KJV occurrence

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1 Corinthians 7:3
Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 7:3 · retained source text

Let the husband render vnto the wife due beneuolence: and likewise also the wife vnto the husband.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

The disposition to do good; good will; kindness; charitableness; the love, of mankind, accompanied with a desire to promote their happiness.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 378