KJV dictionary & concordance

discern

Meaning of “discern”

To see or understand the difference; to make distinction.

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17 occurrences15 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 31:32

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And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Ezekiel 44:23 · retained source text

And they shall teach my people the difference betweene the holy and prophane, and cause men to discerne betweene the vncleane and the cleane.

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