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like

Meaning of “like”

Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893Webster 1828
669 occurrences581 verses53 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 13:10

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Psalms 115:8
They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 115:8 · retained source text

They that make them are like vnto them: so is euery one that trusteth in them.

Psalms 118:12
They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 118:12 · retained source text

They compassed mee about like Bees, they are quenched as the fire of thornes: for in the Name of the LORD I wil destroy them.

1611 marginal noteHebr. cut downe.

Psalms 119:83
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 119:83 · retained source text

For I am become like a bottle in the smoke: yet doe I not forget thy statutes.

Psalms 119:119
Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 119:119 · retained source text

Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like drosse: therefore I loue thy Testimonies.

1611 marginal noteHebr. causest to cease.

Psalms 126:1
WHEN the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 126:1 · retained source text

¶ When the LORD turned againe the captiuitie of Zion: wee were like them that dreame.

Psalms 128:3
Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 128:3 · retained source text

Thy wife shalbe as a fruitful Uine by the sides of thine house, thy children like Oliue plants: round about thy table.

Psalms 133:2
It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 133:2 · retained source text

It is like the precious oyntment vpon the head, that ranne downe vpon the beard, euen Aarons beard: that went downe to the skirts of his garments.

Psalms 135:18
They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 135:18 · retained source text

They that make them are like vnto them: so is euery one that trusteth in them.

Psalms 140:3
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 140:3 · retained source text

They haue sharpned their tongues like a serpent: adders poison is vnder their lips. Selah.

1611 marginal noteRom.3.14 psal.58.5.

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Where “like” appears

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Genesis2 occurrences
2 verses
Exodus29 occurrences
25 verses
Leviticus1 occurrence
1 verse
Numbers1 occurrence
1 verse
Deuteronomy17 occurrences
16 verses
Joshua1 occurrence
1 verse
Judges5 occurrences
5 verses
Ruth4 occurrences
3 verses
1 Samuel11 occurrences
10 verses
2 Samuel7 occurrences
6 verses
1 Kings20 occurrences
17 verses
2 Kings16 occurrences
13 verses
1 Chronicles10 occurrences
10 verses
2 Chronicles16 occurrences
15 verses
Nehemiah2 occurrences
2 verses
Esther1 occurrence
1 verse
Job33 occurrences
30 verses
Psalms104 occurrences
86 verses
Proverbs15 occurrences
14 verses
Song of Solomon23 occurrences
20 verses
Isaiah72 occurrences
59 verses
Jeremiah56 occurrences
47 verses
Lamentations13 occurrences
12 verses
Ezekiel44 occurrences
38 verses
Daniel21 occurrences
16 verses
Hosea14 occurrences
12 verses
Joel7 occurrences
5 verses
Amos5 occurrences
5 verses
Jonah1 occurrence
1 verse
Micah5 occurrences
4 verses
Nahum6 occurrences
5 verses
Habakkuk1 occurrence
1 verse
Zephaniah2 occurrences
2 verses
Zechariah8 occurrences
7 verses
Malachi2 occurrences
1 verse
Matthew17 occurrences
17 verses
Mark6 occurrences
6 verses
Luke13 occurrences
13 verses
John4 occurrences
4 verses
Acts9 occurrences
9 verses
Romans4 occurrences
4 verses
1 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse
Galatians1 occurrence
1 verse
Philippians1 occurrence
1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 verse
1 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verse
Hebrews3 occurrences
3 verses
James3 occurrences
3 verses
1 Peter1 occurrence
1 verse
2 Peter1 occurrence
1 verse
1 John1 occurrence
1 verse
Jude1 occurrence
1 verse
Revelation26 occurrences
20 verses

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A person or thing resembling another; an equal.

volume 2, leaf 63, column 2 (main_dictionary)