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epistle

Meaning of “epistle”

A written letter or message.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
14 occurrences13 verses8 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Acts 15:30

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Acts 15:30
So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 15:30 · retained source text

So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they deliuered the Epistle.

Acts 23:33
Who, when they came to Cæsarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him.
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1611 witness · Acts 23:33 · retained source text

Who when they came to Cesarea, and deliuered the Epistle to the gouernour, presented Paul also before him.

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Historical definitions

A writing directed or sent to another person; a letter, especially a formal letter or one of the apostolic letters.

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