KJV dictionary & concordance

doubletongued

Meaning of “doubletongued”

Speaking inconsistently or deceitfully, saying one thing to one person and another elsewhere, rather than being single and truthful in speech.

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KJV context and cross-references

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First occurrence: 1 Timothy 3:8

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 1 Timothy 3:8 · retained source text

Likewise must the Deacons bee graue, not double tongued, not giuen to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre,

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