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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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Job 28:10
He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 28:10 · retained source text

Hee cutteth out riuers among the rockes, and his eye seeth euery precious thing.

Job 29:11
When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 29:11 · retained source text

When the eare heard mee, then it blessed me, and when the eye saw me, it gaue witnesse to me:

Job 42:5
I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 42:5 · retained source text

I haue heard of thee by the hearing of the eare: but now mine eye seeth thee.

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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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