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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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Matthew 14:9
And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 14:9 · retained source text

And the king was sorie: neuerthelesse for the othes sake, and them which sate with him at meate, he commanded it to be giuen her:

Matthew 17:23
And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 17:23 · retained source text

And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised againe: And they were exceeding sorie.

Matthew 18:31
So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 18:31 · retained source text

So when his fellow-seruants saw what was done, they were very sorie, and came, and told vnto their lord all that was done.

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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)