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

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