KJV dictionary & concordance

instead

Meaning of “instead”

In the place or room of another.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

39 occurrences29 verses15 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 2:21

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KJV PCE

Then Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 29:23 · retained source text

Then Solomon sate on the throne of the LORD, as king in stead of Dauid his father, and prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.

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Historical English dictionary sources

In the place or room of.

volume 1, leaf 994, column 1 (main_dictionary)