The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 87:2 · retained source text
The LORD loueth the gates of Zion: more then all the dwellings of Iacob.
KJV dictionary & concordance
loveth
Meaning of “loveth”
Loves; regards with affection, goodwill, or devoted care.
Definition sources
KJV context and cross-references
65 occurrences57 verses19 booksKJV PCE
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Genesis 27:9
Complete exact-word concordance
Every verse containing “loveth”
The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 99:4 · retained source text
The Kings strength also loueth iudgement, thou doest establish equitie: thou executest iudgement and righteousnes in Iacob.
Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 119:140 · retained source text
Thy word is very pure: therefore thy seruant loueth it.
1611 marginal noteHeb. tried or refined.
The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous:
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 146:8 · retained source text
The LORD openeth the eyes of the blinde, the LORD raiseth them that are bowed downe: the LORD loueth the righteous.
For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 3:12 · retained source text
For whom the LORD loueth, he correcteth, euen as a father the sonne, in whom he delighteth.
WHOSO loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 12:1 · retained source text
¶ Whoso loueth instruction, loueth knowledge: but he that hateth reproofe, is brutish.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 13:24 · retained source text
He that spareth his rod, hateth his sonne: but he that loueth him, chasteneth him betimes.
1611 marginal noteChap. 23.13.
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 15:9 · retained source text
The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the LORD: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 15:12 · retained source text
A scorner loueth not one that reproueth him: neither will he goe vnto the wise.
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 17:17 · retained source text
A friend loueth at all times, and a brother is borne for aduersitie.
1611 marginal noteChap. 18.24.
Complete reference index — all 57 verses
Genesis 27:9Genesis 44:20Deuteronomy 10:18Deuteronomy 15:16Ruth 4:15Psalms 11:5Psalms 11:7Psalms 33:5Psalms 34:12Psalms 37:28Psalms 87:2Psalms 99:4Psalms 119:140Psalms 146:8Proverbs 3:12Proverbs 12:1Proverbs 13:24Proverbs 15:9Proverbs 15:12Proverbs 17:17Proverbs 17:19Proverbs 19:8Proverbs 21:17Proverbs 22:11Proverbs 29:3Ecclesiastes 5:10Song of Solomon 1:7Song of Solomon 3:1Song of Solomon 3:2Song of Solomon 3:3Song of Solomon 3:4Isaiah 1:23Hosea 10:11Hosea 12:7Matthew 10:37Luke 7:5Luke 7:47John 3:35John 5:20John 12:25John 14:21John 14:24John 16:27Romans 13:82 Corinthians 9:7Ephesians 5:28Hebrews 12:61 John 2:101 John 3:101 John 3:141 John 4:71 John 4:81 John 4:201 John 4:211 John 5:13 John 1:9Revelation 22:15
Where “loveth” appears
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Genesis2 occurrences
2 versesDeuteronomy2 occurrences
2 versesRuth1 occurrence
1 versePsalms9 occurrences
9 versesProverbs14 occurrences
11 versesEcclesiastes2 occurrences
1 verseSong of Solomon5 occurrences
5 versesIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseHosea2 occurrences
2 versesMatthew2 occurrences
1 verseLuke2 occurrences
2 versesJohn7 occurrences
6 versesRomans1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verseEphesians2 occurrences
1 verseHebrews1 occurrence
1 verse1 John9 occurrences
8 verses3 John1 occurrence
1 verseRevelation1 occurrence
1 verse
2 versesDeuteronomy2 occurrences
2 versesRuth1 occurrence
1 versePsalms9 occurrences
9 versesProverbs14 occurrences
11 versesEcclesiastes2 occurrences
1 verseSong of Solomon5 occurrences
5 versesIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseHosea2 occurrences
2 versesMatthew2 occurrences
1 verseLuke2 occurrences
2 versesJohn7 occurrences
6 versesRomans1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verseEphesians2 occurrences
1 verseHebrews1 occurrence
1 verse1 John9 occurrences
8 verses3 John1 occurrence
1 verseRevelation1 occurrence
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