KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: An assurance or pledge that something will be done or given. Sense 2: That which is promised. Sense 3: To give such an assurance or pledge.
Definition sources
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Numbers 14:34
Complete exact-word concordance
PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
¶ Paul an Apostle of Iesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Iesus,
Select a book to filter the concordance. Occurrences and verses are counted separately.
Source order
1 · Direct Scripture definition
this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life
2 · KJV context and cross-references
Historical English dictionary sources
A declaration, written or verbal, made by one person to another ... to do or forbear a certain act specified. ... A binding declaration of something to be done or given. ... That which is promised; fulfillment or grant of what is promised.
To make a declaration to another ... to do or forbear some act. ... To make declaration or give assurance of some benefit to be conferred; to pledge or engage to bestow.
