KJV dictionary & concordance

urge

Meaning of “urge”

Press strongly or vehemently.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Luke 11:53

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KJV PCE

And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Luke 11:53 · retained source text

And as he said these things vnto them, the Scribes and the Pharisees began to vrge him vehemently, and to prouoke him to speake of many things:

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Historical English dictionary sources

To press or impel; to press the mind or will by motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity; to solicit earnestly.

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