Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

curse

Meaning of “curse”

Sense 1: A pronouncement, sentence, or imposed condition of evil, loss, or judgment; an oath invoking such a penalty. Sense 2: As a verb, to pronounce judgment or evil upon, condemn, or revile.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references
101 occurrences92 verses29 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 8:21

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “curse”

KJV PCE

Remembering a verse with different wording? Find a verse across the Bible →

Showing verses 1–2 of 2 · 2 word occurrences in this result

Acts 23:12
And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 23:12 · retained source text

And when it was day, certaine of the Iewes banded together, and bound themselues vnder a curse, saying, that they would neither eate nor drinke till they had killed Paul.

1611 marginal noteOr, with an oath of execration.

Acts 23:14
And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 23:14 · retained source text

And they came to the chiefe Priests and Elders, and said, Wee haue bound our selues vnder a great curse, that wee will eate nothing vntill wee haue slaine Paul.

Complete reference index — all 92 verses

Where “curse” appears

Select a book to filter the concordance. Occurrences and verses are counted separately.

Source order

Definition evidence

Study connections