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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.

Definition sources

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

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First occurrence: Genesis 8:22

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Proverbs 20:4
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 20:4 · retained source text

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he begge in haruest, and haue nothing.

1611 marginal noteOr, winter.

1611 marginal noteChap. 20.4.

Proverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 25:13 · retained source text

As the cold of snow in the time of haruest, so is a faithfull messenger to them that send him: for hee refresheth the soule of his masters.

1611 marginal noteChap. 13.17.

Proverbs 25:20
As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 25:20 · retained source text

As hee that taketh away a garment in cold weather; and as vineger vpon nitre; so is he that singeth songs to an heauy heart.

Proverbs 25:25
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 25:25 · retained source text

As cold waters to a thirstie soule: so is good newes from a farre countrey.

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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)