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cold

Meaning of “cold”

Sense 1: Without warmth or heat. Sense 2: As a noun, chill or the condition that causes it. Sense 3: Figuratively, lacking fervent love or spiritual zeal.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
18 occurrences17 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 8:22

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Matthew 10:42
And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 10:42 · retained source text

And whosoeuer shall giue to drinke vnto one of these litle ones, a cup of cold water onely, in the name of a disciple, verily I say vnto you, hee shall in no wise lose his reward.

1611 marginal noteMar. 9.41.

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Historical definitions

Coldness, chill, or the sensation and condition produced by loss or absence of heat.

volume 1, leaf 421, column 1-2 (main_dictionary)

Not warm or hot; chill. Figuratively, wanting ardor, zeal, or warmth of affection.

volume 1, leaf 421, column 1 (main_dictionary)