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chaste

Meaning of “chaste”

Morally pure, modest, and faithful in sexual conduct.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Corinthians 11:2

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Every verse containing “chaste”

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2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 11:2 · retained source text

For I am iealous ouer you with godly iealousie, for I haue espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Pure from unlawful sexual commerce; before marriage, undefiled; in marriage, true to the marriage bed. Free from obscenity.

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