KJV dictionary & concordance

profit

Meaning of “profit”

Sense 1: Benefit or advantage. Sense 2: To benefit, improve, or advance.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

45 occurrences43 verses17 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 25:32

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And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Genesis 25:32 · retained source text

And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright doe to me?

1611 marginal noteHebr. going to die.

And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Genesis 37:26 · retained source text

And Iudah saide vnto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceale his blood?

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Historical English dictionary sources

To be of use or advantage; to bring good to. To make improvement; to improve; to grow wiser or better; to advance in any thing useful.

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