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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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Jonah 3:7
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And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste any thing: let them not feed, nor drink water:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jonah 3:7 · retained source text

And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineueh (by the decree of the King and his nobles) saying; Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flocke taste any thing; let them not feede, nor drinke water.

1611 marginal noteHeb. said.

1611 marginal noteHeb. great men.

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

Open source edition ↗

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)