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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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Jeremiah 15:11
The Lord said, verily it shall be well with thy remnant; verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well in the time of evil and in the time of affliction.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 15:11 · retained source text

The LORD said, Uerely it shall be well with thy remnant, verely I will cause the enemie to intreat thee well in the time of euill, and in the time of affliction.

1611 marginal noteOr, I will entreat the enemie for thee.

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Historical definitions

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

volume 2, leaf 880, column 3 (main_dictionary)