KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: A series of connected links, worn as an ornament or used to bind or restrain. Sense 2: Figuratively, a bond, confinement, affliction, or surrounding force.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Genesis 41:42
Complete exact-word concordance
For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
For this cause therefore haue I called for you, to see you, and to speake with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chaine.
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
The Lord giue mercie vnto the house of Onesiphorus, for hee oft refreshed mee, and was not ashamed of my chaine.
AND I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
¶ And I saw an Angel come down from heauen, hauing the key of the bottomles pit, & a great chaine in his hand.
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Historical English dictionary sources
A series of connected links; an ornament; that which binds, restrains, confines, or fetters; a bond or affliction.
