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eye

Meaning of “eye”

Sense 1: The bodily organ of sight; by extension, sight or seeing. Sense 2: Regard, judgment, disposition, or watchful attention, expressed figuratively by the eye. Sense 3: A small opening, as the eye of a needle. Sense 4: To watch or regard.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
116 occurrences94 verses21 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 21:24

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Isaiah 13:18
Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Isaiah 13:18 · retained source text

Their bowes also shall dash the yong men to pieces, and they shall haue no pitie on the fruit of the wombe; their eye shall not spare children.

Isaiah 52:8
Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Isaiah 52:8 · retained source text

Thy watchmen shall lift vp the voice, with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye when the LORD shall bring againe Zion.

Isaiah 64:4
For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 64:4 · retained source text

For since the beginning of the world men haue not heard, nor perceiued by the eare, neither hath the eye seene, O God, besides thee, what hee hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.

1611 marginal noteOr, seene a God besides thee which doeth so for him, &c.

1611 marginal note1.Cor. 2.9. psal. 31.20.

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Psalms 94:9

He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

The organ of sight or vision. Sight; view. Aspect; regard; respect; view. Notice; observation; vigilance; watch. View of the mind; opinion formed by observation or contemplation. A small hole or aperture; a perforation; as the eye of a needle. The power of perception. Oversight; inspection.

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