KJV dictionary & concordance

smoother

Meaning of “smoother”

More soft or pleasing in speech.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references

2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Psalms 55:21

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Psalms 55:21 · retained source text

The words of his mouth were smoother then butter, but warre was in his heart: his words were softer then oyle, yet were they drawen swords.

¶ For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Proverbs 5:3 · retained source text

¶ For the lips of a strange woman drop as an hony combe, and her mouth is smoother then oyle.

1611 marginal noteHeb. palate

1611 marginal noteChap.2.16. and 6.24.

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