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delighted

Meaning of “delighted”

Took great pleasure in, was pleased with, or rejoiced in the person or thing named.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences12 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Samuel 19:2

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Isaiah 65:12
Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose that wherein I delighted not.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 65:12 · retained source text

Therefore will I number you to the sword, and yee shall all bow downe to the slaughter: because when I called, yee did not answere; when I spake, yee did not heare, but did euill before mine eyes, and did choose that wherein I delighted not:

1611 marginal noteProu.1.23. ier.7.13.

1611 marginal noteChap. 66.4.

Isaiah 66:4
I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 66:4 · retained source text

I also will chuse their delusions, and will bring their feares vpon them; because when I called, none did answere, when I spake they did not heare: but they did euill before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.

1611 marginal noteOr, deuices.

1611 marginal notePro. 1.24. iere.7.13.

1611 marginal noteChap.65.12.

Isaiah 66:11
That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 66:11 · retained source text

That ye may sucke and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations: that ye may milke out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.

1611 marginal noteOr, brightnesse.

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past participle or adjective. Greatly pleased; rejoiced; full of delight.

volume 1, leaf 557, column 2 (main_dictionary)