KJV dictionary & concordance

devised

Meaning of “devised”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of devise, meaning to form, plan, purpose, design, or contrive in the mind; to arrange means or work for accomplishing an intended end, whether good or evil.

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12 occurrences12 verses7 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 21:5

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2 Peter 1:16

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For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 2 Peter 1:16 · retained source text

For wee haue not followed cunningly deuised fables, when wee made knowen vnto you the power and comming of our Lord Iesus Christ, but were eye witnesses of his Maiestie.

Complete reference index — all 12 verses

2 Samuel 21:5 1 Kings 12:33 Esther 8:3 Esther 8:5 Esther 9:24 Esther 9:25 Psalms 31:13 Jeremiah 11:19 Jeremiah 48:2 Jeremiah 51:12 Lamentations 2:17 2 Peter 1:16

Where “devised” appears

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2 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Kings1 occurrence
1 verse Esther4 occurrences
4 verses Psalms1 occurrence
1 verse Jeremiah3 occurrences
3 verses Lamentations1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Peter1 occurrence
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2 Samuel 21:5 Esther 8:3 Esther 8:5 Esther 9:25 Psalms 31:13 Jeremiah 48:2 Jeremiah 51:12 2 Peter 1:16