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enjoined

Meaning of “enjoined”

Commanded or ordered with authority.

Definition sources

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

First occurrence: Esther 9:31

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Esther 9:31
To confirm these days of Purim in their times appointed, according as Mordecai the Jew and Esther the queen had enjoined them, and as they had decreed for themselves and for their seed, the matters of the fastings and their cry.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Esther 9:31 · retained source text

To confirme these dayes of Purim, in their times appointed, according as Mordecai the Iew, and Esther the Queene had enioyned them, and as they had decreed for themselues and for their seed, the matters of the fastings and their cry.

1611 marginal noteHebr for their soules.

Job 36:23
Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 36:23 · retained source text

Who hath inioyned him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquitie?

Hebrews 9:20
Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 9:20 · retained source text

Saying, This is the blood of the Testament which God hath enioyned vnto you.

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Historical definitions

Ordered; directed; admonished with authority; commanded.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 680