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conceit

Meaning of “conceit”

Conception, idea, or notion.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
5 occurrences5 verses1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Proverbs 18:11

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “conceit”

KJV PCE
Proverbs 18:11
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 18:11 · retained source text

The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: and as an high wall in his owne conceit.

1611 marginal noteChap. 10.15.

Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 26:5 · retained source text

Answere a foole according to his folly, lest hee be wise in his owne conceit.

1611 marginal noteHeb. his owne eyes.

Proverbs 26:12
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 26:12 · retained source text

Seest thou a man wise in his owne conceit? there is more hope of a foole then of him.

Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 28:11 · retained source text

The rich man is wise in his owne conceit: but the poore that hath vnderstanding searcheth him out.

1611 marginal noteHeb. in his eyes.

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Historical definitions

Conception, idea, or notion.

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