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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And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 2 Thessalonians 3:14 · retained source text

And if any man obey not our word, by this Epistle note that man, and haue no company with him, that he may be ashamed,

1611 marginal noteOr, signifie that man by an Epistle.

The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 2 Thessalonians 3:17 · retained source text

The salutation of Paul, with mine owne hand, which is the token in euery Epistle: so I write.

THIS second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 2 Peter 3:1 · retained source text

¶ This second Epistle (beloued) I now write vnto you, in both which I stir vp your pure mindes by way of remembrance:

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Historical English dictionary sources

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

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