KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: To rouse, excite, or put into action or motion. Sense 2: A commotion or disturbance.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Numbers 24:9
Complete exact-word concordance
A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
¶ A soft answere turneth away wrath: but grieuous words stirre vp anger.
1611 marginal noteChap. 25.14.
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Historical English dictionary sources
Tumult or commotion.
To move ones self.
Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar.
To incite to action; to instigate; to prompt. To excite; to raise; to put into motion. To stir up, to incite; to animate; to instigate. To excite; to put into action; to begin. To quicken; to enliven; to make more lively or vigorous.
