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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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Nehemiah 8:10
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
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1611 witness · Nehemiah 8:10 · retained source text

Then hee sayd vnto them, Goe your way, eat the fat, & drinke the sweet, and send portions vnto them, for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy vnto our LORD: neither be ye sory, for the ioy of the LORD is your strength.

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

volume 2, leaf 629, column 2 (main_dictionary)