KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: The kidneys. Sense 2: Figuratively, the innermost thoughts, affections, or feelings.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Job 16:13
Complete exact-word concordance
His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.
His archers compasse me round about, he cleaueth my reines asunder, and doeth not spare; he powreth out my gall vpon the ground.
Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.
Whom I shal see for my selfe, and mine eyes shall beholde, and not another, though my reines bee consumed within me.
1611 marginal noteHebr. a stranger.
1611 marginal noteHebr. in my bosome.
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Historical English dictionary sources
The kidneys; spoken of as the seat of joy, pain, and knowledge.
