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comely

Meaning of “comely”

1. Fair, beautiful, graceful, or pleasing in appearance. 2. Becoming, fitting, or proper.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
16 occurrences16 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Samuel 16:18

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Isaiah 4:2
In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 4:2 · retained source text

In that day shall the Branch of the LORD be beautifull and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shalbe excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.

1611 marginal noteHeb. beauty and glory.

1611 marginal noteHeb. for the escaping of Israel.

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