KJV dictionary & concordance

grave

Meaning of “grave”

Sense 1: The place of the dead or of burial; a tomb, burial place, or pit. Sense 2: To cut, carve, or engrave. Sense 3: As an adjective, serious, sober, dignified, or worthy of respect.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

67 occurrences64 verses22 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 35:20

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Hosea 13:14

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I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

2 word occurrences in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Hosea 13:14 · retained source text

I will ransome them from the power of the graue: I will redeeme them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues, O graue, I will be thy destruction; repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

1611 marginal noteHebr. the hand.

1611 marginal note1.Cor.15.55.

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Genesis 35:20 Exodus 28:36 Job 21:32 Psalm 49:14 Isaiah 53:9 John 11:17 Titus 2:2 Proverbs 1:12 Numbers 19:18 2 Chronicles 2:7 Job 21:13 Psalms 49:15 Isaiah 14:11 Hosea 13:14

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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To carve; to write or delineate on hard substances; to practice engraving.

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