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especially

Meaning of “especially”

Chiefly; particularly; in an uncommon degree; in reference to one person or thing in particular.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
5 occurrences5 verses5 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Psalms 31:11

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Every verse containing “especially”

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Psalms 31:11
I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 31:11 · retained source text

I was a reproch among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a feare to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without, fled from me.

Acts 26:3
especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 26:3 · retained source text

Especially, because I know thee to be expert in all customes and questions which are among the Iewes: wherefore I beseech thee to heare mee patiently.

Galatians 6:10
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Galatians 6:10 · retained source text

As we haue therefore opportunitie, let vs doe good vnto all men, especially vnto them who are of the household of faith.

2 Timothy 4:13
The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 4:13 · retained source text

The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou commest, bring with thee, but especially the parchments.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Chiefly; particularly; in an uncommon degree; in reference to one person or thing in particular.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 697