KJV dictionary & concordance
Early, promptly, seasonably, or without neglecting the proper time.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Genesis 26:31
Complete exact-word concordance
And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
And they rose vp betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
And the Lord God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place:
And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising vp betimes, and sending: because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place:
1611 marginal noteHeb. by the hand of his messengers.
1611 marginal noteThat is, continually and carefully
1611 marginal noteIer. 25.3. and 35.15.
If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;
If thou wouldest seeke vnto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almightie:
1611 marginal noteChap. 22.23.
Behold, as wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their work; rising betimes for a prey: the wilderness yieldeth food for them and for their children.
Behold, as wilde asses in the desart, goe they foorth to their worke, rising betimes for a pray: the wildernes yeeldeth food for them, and for their children.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
He that spareth his rod, hateth his sonne: but he that loueth him, chasteneth him betimes.
1611 marginal noteChap. 23.13.
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Historical English dictionary sources
In good time; early.
Seasonably; in good time; before it is late; soon.
