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sorry

Meaning of “sorry”

Grieved, saddened, or pained by sin, loss, harm, or another's condition.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
14 occurrences11 verses7 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 1 Samuel 22:8

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Isaiah 51:19
These two things are come unto thee; who shall be sorry for thee? desolation, and destruction, and the famine, and the sword: by whom shall I comfort thee?
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 51:19 · retained source text

These two things are come vnto thee; who shall be sorie for thee? desolation and destruction, and the famine and the sword: by whom shall I comfort thee?

1611 marginal noteHebr. happened.

1611 marginal noteHeb. breaking.

1611 marginal noteCha.47.9.

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Historical definitions

Grieved or pained for loss, evil, or misfortune; regretful or sad.

volume 2, leaf 629, column 2 (main_dictionary)