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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 11:1

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Zephaniah 3:9

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For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Zephaniah 3:9 · retained source text

For then will I turne to the people a pure language, that they may all call vpon the Name of the LORD, to serue him with one consent.

1611 marginal noteHeb. lip.

1611 marginal noteHeb. shoulder.

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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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