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doubt

Meaning of “doubt”

Sense 1: Uncertainty, perplexity, or wavering of mind; hesitation to believe or be settled in opinion. Sense 2: To be uncertain, question, or waver in judgment.

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Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
13 occurrences13 verses11 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 37:33

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1 Corinthians 9:10
Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 9:10 · retained source text

Or saith hee it altogether for our sakes? for our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that hee that ploweth, should plow in hope: and that hee that thresheth in hope, should bee partaker of his hope.

Galatians 4:20
I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Galatians 4:20 · retained source text

I desire to bee present with you now, and to change my voyce, for I stand in doubt of you.

1611 marginal noteOr, I am perplexed for you.

1 John 2:19
They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 John 2:19 · retained source text

They went out from vs, but they were not of vs: for if they had beene of vs, they would no doubt haue continued with vs: but they went out that they might be made manifest, that they were not all of vs.

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Mark 11:23

For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

To waver or fluctuate in opinion; to hesitate; to be in suspense; to be in uncertainty respecting the truth or fact; to be undetermined.

volume 1, leaf 628, column 1 (intransitive verb entry)

To question, or hold questionable; to withhold assent from; to hesitate to believe.

volume 1, leaf 628, column 1-2 (transitive verb entry)

A fluctuation of mind respecting truth or propriety, arising from defect of knowledge or evidence; uncertainty of mind; suspense; unsettled state of opinion. Uncertainty of condition.

volume 1, leaf 628, column 2 (noun entry)