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shortly

Meaning of “shortly”

Soon, in a short time, or briefly.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
15 occurrences15 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 41:32

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Philippians 2:19
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But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Philippians 2:19 · retained source text

But I trust in the Lord Iesus, to send Timotheus shortly vnto you, that I also may bee of good comfort, when I know your state.

1611 marginal noteOr, moreouer.

Philippians 2:24
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But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.
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1611 witness · Philippians 2:24 · retained source text

But I trust in the Lord, that I also my selfe shall come shortly.

Complete reference index — all 15 verses
Genesis 41:32Jeremiah 27:16Ezekiel 7:8Acts 25:4Romans 16:201 Corinthians 4:19Philippians 2:19Philippians 2:241 Timothy 3:142 Timothy 4:9Hebrews 13:232 Peter 1:143 John 1:14Revelation 1:1Revelation 22:6

Where “shortly” appears

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseEzekiel1 occurrence
1 verseActs1 occurrence
1 verseRomans1 occurrence
1 verse1 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 versePhilippians2 occurrences
2 verses1 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verse2 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verseHebrews1 occurrence
1 verse2 Peter1 occurrence
1 verse3 John1 occurrence
1 verseRevelation2 occurrences
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Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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1. Quickly; soon; in a little time. The armies came shortly in view of each other. Clarendon. 2. In a few words; briefly; as, to express ideas more shortly in verse than in prose.

volume 2, leaf 587, column 3 (entry starts at OCR line 74)