KJV dictionary & concordance

upholden

Meaning of “upholden”

Held up, sustained, supported, preserved, strengthened, or kept from falling or failing.

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2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 4:4

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KJV PCE

Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Job 4:4 · retained source text

Thy words haue vpholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

1611 marginal noteHebr. the bowing knees.

Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Proverbs 20:28 · retained source text

Mercy and trueth preserue the king: and his throne is vpholden by mercy.

1611 marginal notePsal. 101.1. Chap. 29.14.

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