But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 21:37 · retained source text
But last of all, he sent vnto them his sonne, saying, They will reuerence my sonne.
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reverence
Meaning of “reverence”
Sense 1: Respect or honour mingled with fear or awe; an outward act of such respect. Sense 2: To regard or treat with such respect or honour, sometimes shown by bowing.
Definition sources
Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
13 occurrences13 verses10 booksKJV PCE
First occurrence: Leviticus 19:30
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1 · Direct Scripture definition
2 Samuel 9:6
Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!
Psalms 89:7
God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
Hebrews 12:28
Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
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Historical English dictionary sources
Historical definitions
Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗Fear mingled with respect and esteem; veneration. An act of respect or obeisance; a bow or courtesy.
Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗To regard with reverence; to regard with fear mingled with respect and affection.