Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

play

Meaning of “play”

1. To engage in recreation, sport, contest, lively movement, or musical performance. 2. To act or conduct oneself in a stated role or manner.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references
17 occurrences17 verses10 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 32:6

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “play”

KJV PCE

Remembering a verse with different wording? Find a verse across the Bible →

Showing verses 1–3 of 3 · 3 word occurrences in this result

2 Samuel 2:14
And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 2:14 · retained source text

And Abner said to Ioab, Let the yong men now arise, and play before vs: and Ioab saide, Let them arise.

2 Samuel 6:21
And David said unto Michal, It was before the Lord, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the Lord, over Israel: therefore will I play before the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 6:21 · retained source text

And Dauid said vnto Michal, It was before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, & before all his house, to appoint me ruler ouer the people of the LORD, ouer Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.

2 Samuel 10:12
Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord do that which seemeth him good.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 10:12 · retained source text

Be of good courage, and let vs play the men, for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD doe that which seemeth him good.

Complete reference index — all 17 verses

Where “play” appears

Select a book to filter the concordance. Occurrences and verses are counted separately.

Source order

Definition evidence