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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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 21:24

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Showing verses 1–10 of 11 · 11 word occurrences in this result

Psalms 6:7
Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 6:7 · retained source text

Mine eie is consumed because of griefe; it waxeth olde because of all mine enemies.

Psalms 17:8
Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 17:8 · retained source text

Keepe me as the apple of the eye: hide mee vnder the shadowe of thy wings,

Psalms 31:9
Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 31:9 · retained source text

Haue mercy vpon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble; mine eie is consumed with griefe, yea my soule and my belly.

Psalms 32:8
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 32:8 · retained source text

I will instruct thee, and teach thee in the way which thou shalt goe: I will guide thee with mine eye.

1611 marginal noteHeb. I will counsel thee, mine eye shall be vpon thee.

Psalms 33:18
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 33:18 · retained source text

Behold, the eye of the LORD is vpon them that feare him: vpon them that hope in his mercy:

1611 marginal noteIob.36.7. & 34.14. 1.Pet.3.12.

Psalms 35:19
Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 35:19 · retained source text

Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully, reioyce ouer me: neither let them winke with the eye, that hate me without a cause.

1611 marginal noteHeb. falsly.

Psalms 54:7
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 54:7 · retained source text

For hee hath deliuered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seene his desire vpon mine enemies.

Psalms 88:9
Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: Lord, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 88:9 · retained source text

Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction, LORD, I haue called daily vpon thee: I haue stretched out my hands vnto thee.

Psalms 92:11
Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 92:11 · retained source text

Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies: and mine eares shall heare my desire of the wicked that rise vp against me.

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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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