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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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Jeremiah 6:2
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I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 6:2 · retained source text

I haue likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman.

1611 marginal noteOr, dwelling at home.

Complete reference index — all 16 verses
1 Samuel 16:18Job 41:12Psalms 33:1Psalms 147:1Proverbs 30:29Ecclesiastes 5:18Song of Solomon 1:5Song of Solomon 1:10Song of Solomon 2:14Song of Solomon 4:3Song of Solomon 6:4Isaiah 4:2Jeremiah 6:21 Corinthians 7:351 Corinthians 11:131 Corinthians 12:24

Where “comely” appears

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1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verseJob1 occurrence
1 versePsalms2 occurrences
2 versesProverbs1 occurrence
1 verseEcclesiastes1 occurrence
1 verseSong of Solomon5 occurrences
5 versesIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verse1 Corinthians3 occurrences
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