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vestry

Meaning of “vestry”

The place or charge in which vestments are kept and from which they are distributed.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Kings 10:22

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The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
2 Kings 10:22
And he said unto him that was over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Kings 10:22 · retained source text

And he said vnto him that was ouer the vestrie, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

2 Kings 10:22

And he said unto him that was over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A room appendant to a church, in which the sacerdotal vestments and sacred utensils are kept.

volume 2, leaf 883, column 3 (noun entry, bounded sense 1)