KJV dictionary & concordance

peaceably

Meaning of “peaceably”

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

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

12 occurrences11 verses8 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 37:4

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KJV PCE

Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Jeremiah 9:8 · retained source text

Their tongue is as an arrowe shot out, it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his waite.

1611 marginal noteHeb. in the middest of him.

1611 marginal noteOr, waite for him.

1611 marginal notePsal.120.4

1611 marginal notePsal. 12.2. and 28.3.

1611 marginal notePsa. 12.3. and 28.3.

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Historical English dictionary sources

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

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