KJV dictionary & concordance

heir

Meaning of “heir”

One entitled or appointed to receive an inheritance.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

18 occurrences17 verses11 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 15:3

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2 Samuel 14:7

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And, behold, the whole family is risen against thine handmaid, and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they shall quench my coal which is left, and shall not leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the earth.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 2 Samuel 14:7 · retained source text

And behold, the whole family is risen against thine handmayd, and they said, Deliuer him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew, and we will destroy the heire also: and so they shall quench my cole which is left, and shall not leaue to my husband neither name nor remainder vpon the earth.

1611 marginal noteHebr. vpon the face of the earth.

Complete reference index — all 17 verses

Genesis 15:3 Genesis 15:4 Genesis 21:10 2 Samuel 14:7 Proverbs 30:23 Jeremiah 49:1 Jeremiah 49:2 Micah 1:15 Matthew 21:38 Mark 12:7 Luke 20:14 Romans 4:13 Galatians 4:1 Galatians 4:7 Galatians 4:30 Hebrews 1:2 Hebrews 11:7

Where “heir” appears

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Genesis4 occurrences
3 verses 2 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse Proverbs1 occurrence
1 verse Jeremiah2 occurrences
2 verses Micah1 occurrence
1 verse Matthew1 occurrence
1 verse Mark1 occurrence
1 verse Luke1 occurrence
1 verse Romans1 occurrence
1 verse Galatians3 occurrences
3 verses Hebrews2 occurrences
2 verses

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Definition evidence

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Genesis 15:3 Genesis 21:10 Jeremiah 49:1 Mark 12:7 Romans 4:13 Romans 8:17 Galatians 4:1,30 Hebrews 11:7 Jeremiah 49:3 Micah 1:15 Galatians 4:30

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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One who succeeds or is entitled to succeed another in a possession or estate; one who inherits; in Scripture, one entitled to possess what is granted by promise or God's gracious provision.

volume 1, leaf 898, column 2-3 (main_dictionary)