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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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Psalms 18:19
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 18:19 · retained source text

He brought me forth also into a large place: he deliuered me, because he delighted in me.

Psalms 22:8
He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 22:8 · retained source text

He trusted on the LORD, that he would deliuer him: let him deliuer him, seeing he delighted in him.

1611 marginal noteHeb. hee rolled himselfe on the LORD.

1611 marginal noteOr, if he delight in him.

1611 marginal noteMat.27.43.

Psalms 109:17
As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
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1611 witness · Psalms 109:17 · retained source text

As he loued cursing, so let it come vnto him: as hee delighted not in blessing, so let it be farre from him.

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

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