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soberness

Meaning of “soberness”

Soundness and calm seriousness of mind.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Acts 26:25

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The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
Acts 26:25
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 26:25 · retained source text

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speake foorth the words of trueth and sobernesse.

Source order

Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Acts 26:24; Acts 26:25

Paul answers the charge of madness by saying he speaks words of truth and soberness, directly bounding mental soundness and calm seriousness.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Gravity and seriousness; freedom from heat and passion; calmness and coolness.

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