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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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Job 14:20
Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth: thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 14:20 · retained source text

Thou preuailest for euer against him, and hee passeth: thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away.

Job 29:24
If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 29:24 · retained source text

If I laughed on them, they beleeued it not, and the light of my countenance they cast not downe.

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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)