KJV dictionary & concordance

straitly

Meaning of “straitly”

Strictly or closely; with firm restraint or requirement.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

11 occurrences11 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 43:7

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KJV PCE

And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Luke 9:21 · retained source text

And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing,

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Historical English dictionary sources

1. Narrowly; closely. 2. Strictly; rigorously. [For this, strictly is now used.] 3. Closely; intimately.

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