For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 14:8 · retained source text
For if the trumpet giue an vncertaine sound, who shall prepare himselfe to the battell?
KJV dictionary & concordance
uncertain
Meaning of “uncertain”
Not clear, fixed, or dependable.
Definition sources
KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE
First occurrence: 1 Corinthians 14:8
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Every verse containing “uncertain”
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Timothy 6:17 · retained source text
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they bee not high minded, nor trust in vncertaine riches, but in the liuing God, who giueth vs richly all things to enioy,
1611 marginal noteGr. vncertaintie of riches.
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Historical definitions
Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗Not certain; doubtful or not certainly known. Also not sure in result, not exact, unsettled, or irregular.