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
¶ And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
¶ And behold, I send the promise of my Father vpon you: but tarie ye in the citie of Hierusalem, vntill ye be indued with power from on high.
1611 marginal noteIohn 15.26. actes 1.4.
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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.
