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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.

Definition sources

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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 9:16

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Proverbs 4:25
Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 4:25 · retained source text

Let thine eyes looke right on, and let thine eye lids looke straight before thee.

Proverbs 21:4
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 21:4 · retained source text

An high looke, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sinne.

1611 marginal noteHebr. hautines of eyes.

1611 marginal noteOr, the light of the wicked.

1611 marginal noteChap.6.17.

Proverbs 23:31
look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 23:31 · retained source text

Looke not thou vpon the wine when it is red, when it giueth his colour in the cup, when it moueth it selfe aright.

Proverbs 27:23
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 27:23 · retained source text

Be thou diligent to knowe the state of thy flocks, and looke well to thy herds.

1611 marginal noteHebr. set thy heart.

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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)