KJV dictionary & concordance

bitterness

Meaning of “bitterness”

1. Deep grief, anguish, or painful distress. 2. A bitter or harmful disposition, condition, or expression, including resentment or hostility.

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KJV context and cross-references

22 occurrences21 verses12 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: 1 Samuel 1:10

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KJV PCE

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Hebrews 12:15 · retained source text

Looking diligently, lest any man faile of the grace of God, lest any roote of bitternesse springing vp, trouble you, and thereby many be defiled:

1611 marginal noteOr, fal from

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