KJV dictionary & concordance

epistle

Meaning of “epistle”

A written letter or message.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

14 occurrences13 verses8 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Acts 15:30

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Colossians 4:16

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And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.

2 word occurrences in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Colossians 4:16 · retained source text

And when this Epistle is read amongst you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans: and that ye likewise reade the Epistle from Laodicea,

Complete reference index — all 13 verses

Acts 15:30 Acts 23:33 Romans 16:22 1 Corinthians 5:9 2 Corinthians 3:2 2 Corinthians 3:3 2 Corinthians 7:8 Colossians 4:16 1 Thessalonians 5:27 2 Thessalonians 2:15 2 Thessalonians 3:14 2 Thessalonians 3:17 2 Peter 3:1

Where “epistle” appears

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Acts2 occurrences
2 verses Romans1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Corinthians3 occurrences
3 verses Colossians2 occurrences
1 verse 1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Thessalonians3 occurrences
3 verses 2 Peter1 occurrence
1 verse

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Definition evidence

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Acts 15:30 Acts 23:33-34 1 Corinthians 5:9 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 Colossians 4:16 2 Thessalonians 2:15 2 Peter 3:1 Acts 23:33 Acts 23:34 2 Corinthians 3:1 2 Corinthians 3:2 Romans 16:22 2 Corinthians 3:3 2 Thessalonians 3:14

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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

volume 1, leaf 689, column 2 (main_dictionary)