Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 3:2 · retained source text
Much euery way: chiefly, because that vnto them were committed the Oracles of God.
KJV dictionary & concordance
chiefly
Meaning of “chiefly”
Principally; especially; for the most part.
Definition sources
KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE
First occurrence: Romans 3:2
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Every verse containing “chiefly”
All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cæsar’s household.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Philippians 4:22 · retained source text
All the Saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cesars houshold.
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Peter 2:10 · retained source text
But chiefly them that walke after the flesh in the lust of vncleannesse, and despise gouernment. Presumptuous are they; selfe willed: they are not afraid to speake euill of dignities:
1611 marginal noteOr, dominion.
1611 marginal noteIude 8.
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Historical definitions
Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗Principally; eminently; in the first place; for the most part.