KJV dictionary & concordance

hiss

Meaning of “hiss”

Sense 1: A sharp sibilant sound, often expressing contempt, scorn, or astonishment. Sense 2: As a verb, to make such a sound.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

12 occurrences12 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Kings 9:8

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “hiss”

KJV PCE

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This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! every one that passeth by her shall hiss, and wag his hand.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Zephaniah 2:15 · retained source text

This is the reioycing citie that dwelt carelessely, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is shee become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie downe in! euery one that passeth by her, shall hisse and wagge his hand.

1611 marginal noteIsai 47.8.

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I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase as they have increased.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Zechariah 10:8 · retained source text

I will hisse for them and gather them, for I haue redeemed them: and they shall increase as they haue increased.

Complete reference index — all 12 verses

1 Kings 9:8 Job 27:23 Isaiah 5:26 Isaiah 7:18 Jeremiah 19:8 Jeremiah 49:17 Jeremiah 50:13 Lamentations 2:15 Lamentations 2:16 Ezekiel 27:36 Zephaniah 2:15 Zechariah 10:8

Where “hiss” appears

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1 Kings1 occurrence
1 verse Job1 occurrence
1 verse Isaiah2 occurrences
2 verses Jeremiah3 occurrences
3 verses Lamentations2 occurrences
2 verses Ezekiel1 occurrence
1 verse Zephaniah1 occurrence
1 verse Zechariah1 occurrence
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Definition evidence

1 · KJV context and cross-references

1 Kings 9:8 Isaiah 5:26 Isaiah 7:18 Jeremiah 49:17 Jeremiah 50:13 Lamentations 2:16 Ezekiel 27:36 Zechariah 10:8

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

Open source edition ↗

To condemn or express contempt by hissing; to procure hisses or disgrace.

volume 1, leaf 911, column 1 (main_dictionary)

Webster 1828

Open source edition ↗

An expression of contempt or disapproval made by hissing.

volume 1, leaf 911, column 1 (main_dictionary)