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minstrel

Meaning of “minstrel”

A musical performer who plays an instrument.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: 2 Kings 3:15

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The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
2 Kings 3:15
But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Kings 3:15 · retained source text

But now bring me a minstrell. And it came to passe when the minstrell played, that the hand of the LORD came vpon him.

Source order

Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

2 Kings 3:15

The same sentence calls for a minstrel and says the minstrel played.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A singer and musical performer on instruments.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 140