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present

Meaning of “present”

Sense 1: Being in a place, at hand, or before another; now existing or current. Sense 2: A gift or offering brought or given to another. Sense 3: To bring, set, offer, or exhibit before another; to cause to appear or stand before; to lay before or make known.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
106 occurrences103 verses35 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 32:13

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2 Corinthians 4:14
Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 4:14 · retained source text

Knowing that hee which raised vp the Lord Iesus, shall raise vp vs also by Iesus, and shall present vs with you.

2 Corinthians 5:8
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 5:8 · retained source text

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:9
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 5:9 · retained source text

Wherefore we labour, that whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

1611 marginal noteOr, indeuour.

2 Corinthians 10:2
But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 10:2 · retained source text

But I beseech you, that I may not bee bold when I am present, with that confidence wherewith I thinke to be bold against some, which thinke of vs as if wee walked according to the flesh.

1611 marginal noteOr, reckon.

2 Corinthians 10:11
Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 10:11 · retained source text

Let such a one thinke this: that such as we are in word by letters, when we are absent, such will we be also in deede when we are present.

2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 11:2 · retained source text

For I am iealous ouer you with godly iealousie, for I haue espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 11:9 · retained source text

And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: For that which was lacking to mee, the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied, and in all things I haue kept my selfe from being burthensome to you, and so will I keepe my selfe.

2 Corinthians 13:2
I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 13:2 · retained source text

I told you before, and foretell you as if I were present the second time, and being absent, now I write to them which heretofore haue sinned, and to all other, that if I come againe I will not spare:

2 Corinthians 13:10
Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 13:10 · retained source text

Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should vse sharpnesse, according to the power which the Lord hath giuen me to edification, and not to destruction.

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1 · Direct Scripture definition

Genesis 43:11

And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

Leviticus 14:11

And the priest that maketh him clean shall present the man that is to be made clean, and those things, before the Lord, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation:

Romans 8:18

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Being in a certain place; opposed to absent. Being before the face or near; being in company. Being now in view or under consideration. Now existing, or being at this time; not past or future.

volume 2, leaf 350, columns 2-3 (adjective entry)

That which is presented or given; a gift; a donative; something given or offered to another gratuitously.

volume 2, leaf 350, column 3 (noun entry)

To set, place or introduce into the presence or before the face of a superior. To exhibit to view or notice. To offer; to exhibit. To give; to offer gratuitously for reception. To lay before for consideration.

volume 2, leaves 350-351, columns 3-1 (transitive verb entry; KJV-attested clauses)