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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But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Hebrews 5:14 · retained source text

But strong meate belongeth to them that are of full age, euen those who by reason of vse haue their senses exercised to discerne both good and euil.

1611 marginal noteOr, perfect.

1611 marginal noteOr of an habite, or perfection.

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