KJV dictionary & concordance

gainsay

Meaning of “gainsay”

To contradict, deny, oppose, speak against, dispute, or answer adversely.

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1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Luke 21:15

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KJV PCE

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Luke 21:15 · retained source text

For I will giue you a mouth and wisedome, which all your aduersaries shall not be able to gainsay, nor resist.

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