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darkly

Meaning of “darkly”

Obscurely or imperfectly, without full clearness or knowledge.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: 1 Corinthians 13:12

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1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 13:12 · retained source text

For now we see through a glasse, darkely: but then face to face: now I know in part, but then shall I know euen as also I am knowen.

1611 marginal noteGr. in a riddle.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Dimly; blindly; uncertainly; with imperfect light, clearness or knowledge.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 535