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delight

Meaning of “delight”

Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.

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51 occurrences50 verses14 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 34:19

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Job 22:26
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Job 22:26 · retained source text

For then shalt thou haue thy delight in the Almightie, and shalt lift vp thy face vnto God.

Job 27:10
Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Job 27:10 · retained source text

Will he delight himselfe in the Almightie? will hee alwayes call vpon God?

Job 34:9
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
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1611 witness · Job 34:9 · retained source text

For hee hath said, It profiteth a man nothing, that he should delight himselfe with God.

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