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esteem

Meaning of “esteem”

Sense 1: High value or regard. Sense 2: As a verb, to value, regard, or judge.

Definition sources

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

First occurrence: Job 36:19

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Every verse containing “esteem”

KJV PCE
Job 36:19
Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 36:19 · retained source text

Will he esteeme thy riches? no not gold, nor all the forces of strength.

Isaiah 53:4
¶ Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 53:4 · retained source text

¶ Surely he hath borne our griefes, and caried our sorrowes: yet we did esteeme him striken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

1611 marginal noteMat.8.18.

1 Thessalonians 5:13
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Thessalonians 5:13 · retained source text

And to esteeme them very highly in loue for their workes sake, and be at peace among your selues.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

High value or estimation; great regard; favorable opinion founded on supposed worth.

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