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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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Mark 6:26
And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.
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1611 witness · Mark 6:26 · retained source text

And the king was exceeding sory, yet for his othes sake, and for their sakes which sate with him, hee would not reiect her.

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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)