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verily

Meaning of “verily”

Truly, certainly, assuredly, actually, or in truth.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
140 occurrences113 verses22 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 42:21

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1 Chronicles 21:24
And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the Lord, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.
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1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 21:24 · retained source text

And king Dauid said to Ornan; Nay, but I wil verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.

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Really; truly; with great confidence. In fact; certainly.

volume 2, leaf 880, column 3 (main_dictionary)