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peaceably

Meaning of “peaceably”

In peace: without war, hostility, quarrel, disturbance, or harmful intent; quietly or amicably.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences11 verses8 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 37:4

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Daniel 11:21
And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Daniel 11:21 · retained source text

And in his estate shall stand vp a vile person, to whom they shal not giue the honour of the kingdome: but hee shall come in peaceably, and obtaine the kingdome by flatteries.

Daniel 11:24
He shall enter peaceably even upon the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers’ fathers; he shall scatter among them the prey, and spoil, and riches: yea, and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a time.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Daniel 11:24 · retained source text

He shall enter peaceably euen vpon the fattest places of the prouince, and he shall doe that which his fathers haue not done, nor his fathers fathers, he shall scatter among them the praye and spoile, and riches: yea and he shall forecast his deuices against the strong holdes, euen for a time.

1611 marginal noteOr, into the peaceable or for, &c.

1611 marginal noteHeb. thinke thoughts.

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Without war, tumult, feuds, quarrels, disturbance, agitation, or interruption; quietly.

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