KJV dictionary & concordance

doorkeeper

Meaning of “doorkeeper”

One appointed to keep, guard, attend, or serve at a door or entrance.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Psalms 84:10

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Psalms 84:10 · retained source text

For a day in thy courts, is better then a thousand: I had rather be a doore keeper in the house of my God, then to dwell in the tents of wickednesse.

1611 marginal noteHeb. I would choose rather to sit at the threshold.

Source order

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Historical English dictionary sources

A porter; one who guards the entrance of a house or apartment.

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