KJV dictionary & concordance

business

Meaning of “business”

Work, duty, occupation, or an affair requiring attention.

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KJV context and cross-references

29 occurrences28 verses17 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 39:11

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Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Proverbs 22:29 · retained source text

Seest thou a man diligent in his businesse? hee shall stand before kings, he shall not stand before meane men.

1611 marginal noteHeb. obscure men.

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