KJV dictionary & concordance

brimstone

Meaning of “brimstone”

Sulphur, an inflammable mineral substance formerly called burning-stone.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

15 occurrences14 verses8 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:24

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KJV PCE

Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Psalms 11:6 · retained source text

Upon the wicked hee shall raine snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

1611 marginal noteOr, a burning tempest.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Sulphur; an inflammable mineral substance, the name literally signifying burning-stone.

volume 1, leaf 313, column 1-2 (main_dictionary)