¶ In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 4:31 · retained source text
¶ In the meane while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eate.
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mean
Meaning of “mean”
Sense 1: To intend, purpose, signify, or have in view; lowly, common, or of little worldly distinction, with ‘no mean’ indicating the opposite; middle or intervening, as in the mean time. Sense 2: A means, instrument, method, or agency by which something is done.
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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
22 occurrences22 verses14 booksKJV PCE
First occurrence: Genesis 21:29
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Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗To have thought or ideas; or to have meaning.