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mirth

Meaning of “mirth”

Gladness, merriment, or joyful festivity.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
15 occurrences15 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 31:27

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Isaiah 24:8
The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 24:8 · retained source text

The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that reioyce, endeth, the ioy of the harpe ceaseth.

1611 marginal noteIer.7.37. and 16.9. & 25.10. ezra 26.13. hos.2.11.

Isaiah 24:11
There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 24:11 · retained source text

There is a crying for wine in the streets, all ioy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.

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Merriment, hilarity, or pleasurable gladness, especially in company; often expressed in gaiety or festivity.

volume 2, leaf 141, column 2 (main_dictionary)