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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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 4:5

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Judges 13:6
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¶ Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name:
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Judges 13:6 · retained source text

¶ Then the woman came, and told her husband, saying; A man of God came vnto mee, and his countenance was like the countenance of an Angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name:

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)