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engaged

Meaning of “engaged”

Committed or pledged to a purpose.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Jeremiah 30:21

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Jeremiah 30:21
And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the Lord.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Jeremiah 30:21 · retained source text

And their nobles shall be of themselues, and their gouernour shall proceede from the middest of them, and I will cause him to draw neere, and hee shall approch vnto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approch vnto me, sayth the LORD?

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Pledged; promised; devoted; earnestly employed or committed.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 678