KJV dictionary & concordance

lawful

Meaning of “lawful”

Allowed, permitted, authorized, valid, right, or in agreement with the governing law or command applicable to the matter.

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KJV context and cross-references

39 occurrences37 verses10 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Ezra 7:24

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KJV PCE

¶ Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Isaiah 49:24 · retained source text

¶ Shall the pray be taken from the mightie, or the lawfull captiue deliuered?

1611 marginal noteHebr. the captiuitie of the iust.

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