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look

Meaning of “look”

Sense 1: To direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed. Sense 2: An appearance, countenance, expression, or aspect.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
155 occurrences153 verses42 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 9:16

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2 Samuel 9:8
And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 9:8 · retained source text

And hee bowed himselfe, and saide, What is thy seruant, that thou shouldest looke vpon such a dead dogge as I am?

2 Samuel 11:2
¶ And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 11:2 · retained source text

¶ And it came to passe in an euening tide, that Dauid arose from off his bed, and walked vpon the roofe of the kings house: and from the roofe he saw a woman washing her selfe; and the woman was very beautifull to looke vpon.

2 Samuel 16:12
It may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite me good for his cursing this day.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 16:12 · retained source text

It may bee that the LORD will looke on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite good for his cursing this day.

1611 marginal noteOr, teares, Hebr. eye.

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Historical definitions

In the imperative, used to excite attention: see, behold, observe, or take notice.

volume 2, leaf 76, column 3 (main_dictionary)