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twinkling

Meaning of “twinkling”

A moment; an instant; the time of a wink.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Corinthians 15:52

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The KJV occurrence

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1 Corinthians 15:52
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 15:52 · retained source text

In a moment, in the twinckling of an eye, at the last trumpe, (for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.)

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

1 Corinthians 15:52

In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye directly places the phrase in parallel with a moment. The confirmation is limited to the rapid interval and does not add doctrine to the resurrection passage.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A moment; an instant; the time of a wink.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 819