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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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Nehemiah 2:2
Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,
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1611 witness · Nehemiah 2:2 · retained source text

Wherefore the king said vnto me, Why is thy countenance sadde, seeing thou art not sicke? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,

Nehemiah 2:3
And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers’ sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?
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1611 witness · Nehemiah 2:3 · retained source text

And said vnto the king, Let the king liue for euer: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers Sepulchres, lyeth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?

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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)