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eloquent

Meaning of “eloquent”

Skilful and fluent in speech.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 4:10

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “eloquent”

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Exodus 4:10
¶ And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Exodus 4:10 · retained source text

¶ And Moses saide vnto the LORD, O my lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken vnto thy seruant: but I am slow of speach, and of a slow tongue.

1611 marginal noteHeb. a man of words.

1611 marginal noteHeb. since yesterday nor since the third day.

Isaiah 3:3
The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counseller, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 3:3 · retained source text

The captaine of fiftie, and the honourable man, and the counseller, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent oratour.

1611 marginal noteHebr. A man eminent in countenance.

1611 marginal noteOr, skilfull of speech.

Acts 18:24
¶ And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 18:24 · retained source text

¶ And a certaine Iew, named Apollos, borne at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mightie in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.

1611 marginal note1.Cor. 1.12.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Having the power of oratory; speaking with fluency, propriety, elegance and animation.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 662