KJV dictionary & concordance

boil

Meaning of “boil”

Sense 1: An inflamed swelling or sore upon the skin. Sense 2: As a verb, to heat or cook in liquid until bubbling or thoroughly heated.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

16 occurrences15 verses6 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 9:9

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KJV PCE

He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Job 41:31 · retained source text

He maketh the deepe to boyle like a pot: hee maketh the sea like a pot of oyntment.

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Historical English dictionary sources

An inflamed sore, tumor, or swelling of the skin.

volume 1, leaf 291-292, column 3-1 (main_dictionary)

To bubble, be agitated by heat, or cook in boiling liquid.

volume 1, leaf 291, column 3 (main_dictionary)