KJV dictionary & concordance

language

Meaning of “language”

1. An ordered form of speech and words used and understood by a people. 2. A particular tongue, vocabulary, or manner of expression. 3. A people or group sharing a language.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesCawdrey 1604

27 occurrences22 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 11:1

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Acts 2:6

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Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Acts 2:6 · retained source text

Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that euery man heard them speake in his owne language.

1611 marginal noteGre. when this voice was made.

1611 marginal noteOr, troubled in mind.

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Where “language” appears

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Genesis4 occurrences
4 verses 2 Kings3 occurrences
2 verses Nehemiah2 occurrences
1 verse Esther5 occurrences
3 verses Psalms3 occurrences
3 verses Isaiah4 occurrences
3 verses Jeremiah1 occurrence
1 verse Ezekiel2 occurrences
2 verses Daniel1 occurrence
1 verse Zephaniah1 occurrence
1 verse Acts1 occurrence
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Definition evidence

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Genesis 11:1,7 2 Kings 18:26,28 Esther 8:9 Psalm 19:3-4 Jeremiah 5:15 Daniel 3:29 Acts 2:6 Psalms 19:3 Psalms 19:4 Genesis 11:1 Genesis 11:9 Nehemiah 13:24 Psalms 114:1 Isaiah 36:13 Ezekiel 3:6

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Cawdrey 1604

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A tongue, or speech.

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