countenance — KJV Dictionary & Concordance

COMBINED MEANING

Meaning of countenance

The face, facial appearance, or expressed look; also favor, approving presence, or support; as a verb, to favor or show partiality toward.

Reviewed KJV-relevant meaning

Meaning drawn from:

Webster 1828KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

WORD FAMILY

Root: countenance

The face or expressed regard, and the favor, presence, or support shown through it.

HISTORICAL DEFINITIONS

To favor, aid, support, encourage, or vindicate by opinion, words, or other means.

volume 1, leaf 497, column 2 (main_dictionary)

The human face or visage; its air, look, aspect, or expression. Also favor, good will, support, aid, or encouragement.

volume 1, leaf 497, column 1-2 (main_dictionary)

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