And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Esther 9:32 · retained source text
And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim, and it was written in the booke.
KJV dictionary & concordance
decree
Meaning of “decree”
Sense 1: An authoritative order, statute, command, sentence, or settled determination. Sense 2: As a verb, to determine, ordain, or command by such authority.
Definition sources
KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
49 occurrences48 verses13 booksKJV PCE
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: 2 Chronicles 30:5
Complete exact-word concordance
Every verse containing “decree”
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 22:28 · retained source text
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shal be established vnto thee: and the light shall shine vpon thy wayes.
When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 28:26 · retained source text
When hee made a decree for the raine, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 2:7 · retained source text
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said vnto mee, Thou art my sonne, this day haue I begotten thee.
1611 marginal noteOr, for a decree.
1611 marginal noteActs.13.33. heb.1.5.
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 148:6 · retained source text
Hee hath also stablished them for euer and euer: he hath made a decree which shall not passe.
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 8:15 · retained source text
By me kings reigne, and princes decree iustice.
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 8:29 · retained source text
When he gaue to the sea his decree, that the waters should not passe his commandement: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
1611 marginal noteGen.1.10. iob.38.10. psal.14.9.
WOE unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed;
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 10:1 · retained source text
¶ Woe vnto them that decree vnrighteous decrees, and that write grieuousnesse which they haue prescribed:
1611 marginal noteOr, to the writers that write grieuousnesse.
Fear ye not me? saith the Lord: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 5:22 · retained source text
Feare yee not mee, saith the LORD? Will yee not tremble at my presence, which haue placed the sand for the bound of the sea, by a perpetuall decree that it cannot passe it, and though the waues thereof tosse themselues, yet can they not preuaile, though they roare, yet can they not passe ouer it?
1611 marginal noteIob.38.10, 11. psal. 104.9.
But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can shew me the interpretation thereof.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Daniel 2:9 · retained source text
But if yee will not make knowen vnto me the dreame, there is but one decree for you: for ye haue prepared lying, and corrupt words to speake before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dreame, and I shall know that yee can shewe mee the interpretation thereof.
Complete reference index — all 48 verses
2 Chronicles 30:5Ezra 5:13Ezra 5:17Ezra 6:1Ezra 6:3Ezra 6:8Ezra 6:11Ezra 6:12Ezra 7:13Ezra 7:21Esther 1:20Esther 2:8Esther 3:15Esther 4:3Esther 4:8Esther 8:14Esther 8:17Esther 9:1Esther 9:13Esther 9:14Esther 9:32Job 22:28Job 28:26Psalms 2:7Psalms 148:6Proverbs 8:15Proverbs 8:29Isaiah 10:1Jeremiah 5:22Daniel 2:9Daniel 2:13Daniel 2:15Daniel 3:10Daniel 3:29Daniel 4:6Daniel 4:17Daniel 4:24Daniel 6:7Daniel 6:8Daniel 6:9Daniel 6:12Daniel 6:13Daniel 6:15Daniel 6:26Jonah 3:7Micah 7:11Zephaniah 2:2Luke 2:1
Where “decree” appears
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2 Chronicles1 occurrence
1 verseEzra9 occurrences
9 versesEsther11 occurrences
11 versesJob2 occurrences
2 versesPsalms2 occurrences
2 versesProverbs2 occurrences
2 versesIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseDaniel16 occurrences
15 versesJonah1 occurrence
1 verseMicah1 occurrence
1 verseZephaniah1 occurrence
1 verseLuke1 occurrence
1 verse
1 verseEzra9 occurrences
9 versesEsther11 occurrences
11 versesJob2 occurrences
2 versesPsalms2 occurrences
2 versesProverbs2 occurrences
2 versesIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseDaniel16 occurrences
15 versesJonah1 occurrence
1 verseMicah1 occurrence
1 verseZephaniah1 occurrence
1 verseLuke1 occurrence
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Historical English dictionary sources
Historical definitions
Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗In general, an order, edict or law made by a superior as a rule to govern inferiors. […] To determine or resolve legislatively; to fix or appoint; to set or constitute by edict or in purpose.