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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.

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

First occurrence: Genesis 43:20

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Matthew 13:27
So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 13:27 · retained source text

So the seruants of the housholder came, and said vnto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seede in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?

Matthew 21:30
And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 21:30 · retained source text

And hee came to the second, and said likewise: and hee answered, and said, I goe sir, and went not.

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Historical definitions

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

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