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taste

Meaning of “taste”

Sense 1: To perceive flavor by the mouth, or to eat or drink. Sense 2: Figuratively, to experience or partake of. As a noun, the sensation, flavor, or discernment received by tasting.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
22 occurrences21 verses16 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 16:31

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Jeremiah 48:11
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¶ Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither hath he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent is not changed.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 48:11 · retained source text

¶ Moab hath bene at ease from his youth, and hee hath setled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessell to vessell, neither hath he gone into captiuitie: therefore his taste remained in him, and his sent is not changed.

1611 marginal noteHeb. stood.

Complete reference index — all 21 verses
Exodus 16:31Numbers 11:81 Samuel 14:432 Samuel 3:352 Samuel 19:35Job 6:6Job 6:30Job 12:11Psalms 34:8Psalms 119:103Proverbs 24:13Song of Solomon 2:3Jeremiah 48:11Jonah 3:7Matthew 16:28Mark 9:1Luke 9:27Luke 14:24John 8:52Colossians 2:21Hebrews 2:9

Where “taste” appears

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Exodus1 occurrence
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1 verse1 Samuel1 occurrence
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2 versesJob3 occurrences
3 versesPsalms2 occurrences
2 versesProverbs1 occurrence
1 verseSong of Solomon1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseJonah1 occurrence
1 verseMatthew1 occurrence
1 verseMark1 occurrence
1 verseLuke2 occurrences
2 versesJohn1 occurrence
1 verseColossians1 occurrence
1 verseHebrews1 occurrence
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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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The act or sense of tasting; the sensation or flavor perceived by the tongue; also experience, trial, or discernment.

volume 2, leaf 739, column 3 (main_dictionary)

Webster 1828

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To try by the mouth, eat or drink, or have a particular flavor; also to experience or partake of.

volume 2, leaf 739, column 3 (main_dictionary)

Webster 1828

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To perceive by the tongue; to try by eating a little; to eat a little; also to experience, feel, or undergo.

volume 2, leaf 739, column 2 (main_dictionary)