KJV dictionary & concordance
1. The face, or its appearance or expression. 2. Favour, regard, or presence expressed toward someone. 3. To favour or support.
Definition sources
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Genesis 4:5
Complete exact-word concordance
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
A merry heart maketh a cheerefull countenance: but by sorrow of the heart, the spirit is broken.
1611 marginal noteChap.17.22.
In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
In the light of the kings countenance is life, and his fauour is as a cloude of the latter raine.
1611 marginal noteChap. 19.12.
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
The North winde driueth away raine: so doeth an angrie countenance a backbiting tongue.
1611 marginal noteOr, The Northwinde bringeth foorth raine, so doeth a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Iron sharpeneth iron: so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
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Historical English dictionary sources
To favor, aid, support, encourage, or vindicate by opinion, words, or other means.
The human face or visage; its air, look, aspect, or expression. Also favor, good will, support, aid, or encouragement.
