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sir

Meaning of “sir”

A respectful form of address to a man or male superior, similar to lord or master in polite address.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences12 verses4 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 43:20

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John 4:11
The woman saith unto him, sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 4:11 · retained source text

The woman saith vnto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to drawe with, and the Well is deepe: from whence then hast thou that liuing water?

John 4:15
The woman saith unto him, sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 4:15 · retained source text

The woman saith vnto him, Sir, giue me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.

John 4:19
The woman saith unto him, sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 4:19 · retained source text

The woman saith vnto him, Sir, I perceiue that thou art a Prophet.

John 4:49
The nobleman saith unto him, sir, come down ere my child die.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 4:49 · retained source text

The noble man saith vnto him, Syr, come downe ere my child die.

John 5:7
The impotent man answered him, sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 5:7 · retained source text

The impotent man answered him, Sir, I haue no man when the water is troubled, to put mee into the poole: but while I am comming, another steppeth downe before me.

John 12:21
The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, sir, we would see Jesus.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 12:21 · retained source text

The same came therefore to Philip which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Iesus.

John 20:15
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 20:15 · retained source text

Iesus saith vnto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She supposing him to be the gardiner, saith vnto him, Sir, if thou haue borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laied him, and I will take him away.

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Historical definitions

A respectful form of address to a man, properly related to lord or master.

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