Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

sparingly

Meaning of “sparingly”

In a small amount or with restraint; not abundantly.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Complete exact-word concordance

The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
2 Corinthians 9:6
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 9:6 · retained source text

But this I say, Hee which soweth sparingly, shall reape sparingly: and he which soweth bountifully, shall reape bountifully.

Source order

Definition evidence

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions