KJV dictionary & concordance

rely

Meaning of “rely”

To trust or depend upon.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

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First occurrence: 2 Chronicles 16:8

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2 Chronicles 16:8

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Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the Lord, he delivered them into thine hand.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 16:8 · retained source text

Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge hoste, with very many charets and horsemen? Yet because thou diddest relie on the LORD, he deliuered them into thine hand.

1611 marginal noteHeb. in abundance.

1611 marginal noteCha. 14.9.

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Definition evidence

1 · KJV context and cross-references

2 Chronicles 16:7 2 Chronicles 16:8

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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To rest on something, as the mind when satisfied of the veracity, integrity or ability of persons, or of the certainty of facts or of evidence; to have confidence in; to trust in; to depend; with on.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 453