KJV dictionary & concordance

incline

Meaning of “incline”

To bend, bow, turn, tend, or direct toward; to direct one's attention or desire.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesCawdrey 1604

16 occurrences16 verses6 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Joshua 24:23

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KJV PCE

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Proverbs 2:2 · retained source text

So that thou incline thine eare vnto wisedome, and apply thine heart to vnderstanding:

¶ My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Proverbs 4:20 · retained source text

¶ My sonne, attend to my words, incline thine eare vnto my sayings.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Lean unto, or towards.

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