Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

hap

Meaning of “hap”

An occurrence, event, or chance happening.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Ruth 2:3

Complete exact-word concordance

The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
Ruth 2:3
And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ruth 2:3 · retained source text

And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her happe was to light on a part of the fielde belonging vnto Boaz, who was of the kinred of Elimelech.

1611 marginal noteHeb, happe happened.

1611 marginal noteCalled Mat. 1.5.Booz.

Source order

Definition evidence

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

That which comes suddenly or unexpectedly; chance, fortune, accident, or a casual event.

volume 1, leaf 881, column 2 (main_dictionary)