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godly

Meaning of “godly”

Sense 1: Devout and reverent toward God; conforming to God's will. Sense 2: As an adverb, in a godly manner. In some phrases, arising from or directed toward God.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
15 occurrences15 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Psalms 4:3

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Psalms 4:3
But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 4:3 · retained source text

But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly, for himselfe: the LORD will heare when I call vnto him.

Psalms 32:6
For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 32:6 · retained source text

For this shall euery one that is godly pray vnto thee, in a time when thou mayest bee found: surely in the floods of great waters, they shall not come nigh vnto him.

1611 marginal noteHeb. in a time of finding.

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Historical definitions

Pious; reverencing God and his laws; living in obedience to God's commands; piously or righteously.

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