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effectual

Meaning of “effectual”

Operating with power, producing an effect, accomplishing a result, or actively serving the purpose stated.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
6 occurrences6 verses5 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Corinthians 16:9

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Every verse containing “effectual”

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1 Corinthians 16:9
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 16:9 · retained source text

For a great doore and effectuall is opened vnto mee, and there are many aduersaries.

2 Corinthians 1:6
And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 1:6 · retained source text

And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and saluation, which is effectuall in the enduring of the same sufferings, which wee also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation, and saluation.

1611 marginal noteOr, is wrought.

Ephesians 3:7
Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 3:7 · retained source text

Whereof I was made a Minister, according to the gift of the grace of God giuen vnto mee, by the effectuall working of his power.

Ephesians 4:16
From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ephesians 4:16 · retained source text

From whom the whole body fitly ioyned together, and compacted by that which euery ioynt supplyeth, according to the effectuall working in the measure of euery part, maketh increase of the body, vnto the edifying of it selfe in loue.

1611 marginal noteCol. 2.19.

Philemon 1:6
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Philemon 1:6 · retained source text

That the communication of thy faith may become effectuall by the acknowledging of euery good thing, which is in you in Christ Iesus.

James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 5:16 · retained source text

Confesse your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that yee may bee healed: the effectuall feruent prayer of a righteous man auaileth much.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Producing an effect, or the effect desired or intended; or having adequate power or force to produce the effect.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 654