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countenance

Meaning of “countenance”

1. The face, or its appearance or expression. 2. Favour, regard, or presence expressed toward someone. 3. To favour or support.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
53 occurrences51 verses22 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:5

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2 Corinthians 3:7
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But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away:
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 3:7 · retained source text

But if the ministration of death written, and ingrauen in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly beholde the face of Moses, for the glory of his countenance, which glorie was to be done away:

Complete reference index — all 51 verses
Genesis 4:5Genesis 4:6Genesis 31:2Genesis 31:5Exodus 23:3Numbers 6:26Deuteronomy 28:50Judges 13:61 Samuel 1:181 Samuel 16:71 Samuel 16:121 Samuel 17:421 Samuel 25:32 Samuel 14:272 Kings 8:11Nehemiah 2:2Nehemiah 2:3Job 14:20Job 29:24Psalms 4:6Psalms 10:4Psalms 11:7Psalms 21:6Psalms 42:5Psalms 42:11Psalms 43:5Psalms 44:3Psalms 80:16Psalms 89:15Psalms 90:8Proverbs 15:13Proverbs 16:15Proverbs 25:23Proverbs 27:17Ecclesiastes 7:3Song of Solomon 2:14Song of Solomon 5:15Isaiah 3:9Ezekiel 27:35Daniel 1:13Daniel 5:6Daniel 5:9Daniel 5:10Daniel 7:28Daniel 8:23Matthew 6:16Matthew 28:3Luke 9:29Acts 2:282 Corinthians 3:7Revelation 1:16

Where “countenance” appears

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Genesis4 occurrences
4 versesExodus1 occurrence
1 verseNumbers1 occurrence
1 verseDeuteronomy1 occurrence
1 verseJudges2 occurrences
1 verse1 Samuel5 occurrences
5 verses2 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse2 Kings1 occurrence
1 verseNehemiah2 occurrences
2 versesJob2 occurrences
2 versesPsalms11 occurrences
11 versesProverbs4 occurrences
4 versesEcclesiastes1 occurrence
1 verseSong of Solomon3 occurrences
2 versesIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseEzekiel1 occurrence
1 verseDaniel6 occurrences
6 versesMatthew2 occurrences
2 versesLuke1 occurrence
1 verseActs1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verseRevelation1 occurrence
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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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

volume 1, leaf 497, column 2 (main_dictionary)

Webster 1828

Open source edition ↗

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)