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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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2 Kings 4:14
And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.
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1611 witness · 2 Kings 4:14 · retained source text

And he said, What then is to bee done for her? And Gehazi answered, Uerily she hath no child, and her husband is old.

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Historical definitions

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

volume 2, leaf 880, column 3 (main_dictionary)