KJV dictionary & concordance

nest

Meaning of “nest”

1. A place made or used by a bird for its eggs or young. 2. By comparison, a dwelling or resting place.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

15 occurrences15 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Numbers 24:21

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KJV PCE

Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Obadiah 1:4 · retained source text

Though thou exalt thy selfe as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the starres, thence will I bring thee downe, saith the LORD.

1611 marginal noteIer.49.16.

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Historical English dictionary sources

The place formed or used by a bird for eggs and young; by extension, an abode, dwelling, or receptacle.

volume 2, leaf 184, column 2 (main_dictionary)