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orator

Meaning of “orator”

A public speaker, especially one who pleads a cause.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Isaiah 3:3

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Every verse containing “orator”

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Isaiah 3:3
The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counseller, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 3:3 · retained source text

The captaine of fiftie, and the honourable man, and the counseller, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent oratour.

1611 marginal noteHebr. A man eminent in countenance.

1611 marginal noteOr, skilfull of speech.

Acts 24:1
AND after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 24:1 · retained source text

¶ And after fiue dayes, Ananias the hie Priest descended with the Elders, and with a certaine Oratour named Tertullus, who enformed the gouernour against Paul.

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Historical definitions

An eloquent public speaker; a speaker, by way of eminence.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 222