KJV dictionary & concordance

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.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

22 occurrences22 verses14 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 21:29

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Proverbs 22:29

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Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Proverbs 22:29 · retained source text

Seest thou a man diligent in his businesse? hee shall stand before kings, he shall not stand before meane men.

1611 marginal noteHeb. obscure men.

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Where “mean” appears

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verse Exodus1 occurrence
1 verse Deuteronomy1 occurrence
1 verse Joshua2 occurrences
2 verses 1 Kings1 occurrence
1 verse Proverbs1 occurrence
1 verse Isaiah4 occurrences
4 verses Ezekiel2 occurrences
2 verses Mark1 occurrence
1 verse Luke1 occurrence
1 verse John1 occurrence
1 verse Acts4 occurrences
4 verses Romans1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Corinthians1 occurrence
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Definition evidence

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Genesis 50:20 Exodus 12:26 Isaiah 2:9 Acts 21:39 Acts 17:20 Romans 2:15 Hebrews 9:15 Proverbs 22:29 Isaiah 5:15 Isaiah 31:8 Luke 12:1 John 4:31 Genesis 21:29 Joshua 4:6 Ezekiel 18:2 Acts 21:13 2 Corinthians 8:13

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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To have thought or ideas; or to have meaning.

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