KJV dictionary & concordance

needs

Meaning of “needs”

Of necessity; necessarily.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893

16 occurrences16 verses11 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 17:13

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KJV PCE

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 11:30 · retained source text

If I must needes glory, I will glory of the things which concerne mine infirmities.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Of necessity.

printed p. 272; PDF p. 292; Internet Archive leaf n291