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wellspring

Meaning of “wellspring”

1. A spring or fountain. 2. By figure, an abundant or continuing source.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
2 occurrences2 verses1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Proverbs 16:22

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “wellspring”

KJV PCE
Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 16:22 · retained source text

Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly.

1611 marginal noteChap. 13.14.

Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 18:4 · retained source text

The words of a mans mouth, are as deepe waters, and the well-spring of wisedome as a flowing brooke.

1611 marginal noteCha.20.5.

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