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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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Isaiah 3:9
¶ The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 3:9 · retained source text

¶ The shew of their countenance doeth witnesse against them, and they declare their sinne as Sodom, they hide it not: woe vnto their soule, for they haue rewarded euill vnto themselues.

1611 marginal noteGen. 13.13. and 18.21. and 19.5.

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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)

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)