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worthy

Meaning of “worthy”

Sense 1: Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth. Sense 2: As a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.

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68 occurrences66 verses21 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 32:10

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1 Timothy 1:15
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Timothy 1:15 · retained source text

This is a faithfull saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Iesus came into the world to saue sinners, of whom I am chiefe.

1 Timothy 5:18
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Timothy 5:18 · retained source text

For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not mousell the oxe that treadeth out the corne: and, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 25.4.

1611 marginal noteMatth. 10.10.

1 Timothy 6:1
LET as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Timothy 6:1 · retained source text

¶ Let as many seruants as are vnder the yoke, count their owne masters worthy of all honour, that the Name of God, and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

Hebrews 3:3
For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.
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1611 witness · Hebrews 3:3 · retained source text

For this man was counted worthy of more glory then Moses, in as much as he who hath builded the house, hath more honour then the house.

Hebrews 10:29
Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Hebrews 10:29 · retained source text

Of how much sorer punishment suppose ye, shall hee be thought worthy, who hath troden vnder foote y e Sonne of God, and hath counted the blood of the couenant wherwith he was sanctified, an vnholy thing, and hath done despite vnto the spirit of grace?

Hebrews 11:38
(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 11:38 · retained source text

Of whome the world was not worthy: they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dennes and caues of the earth.

James 2:7
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
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1611 witness · James 2:7 · retained source text

Doe not they blaspheme that worthy Name, by the which ye are called?

Revelation 3:4
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Revelation 3:4 · retained source text

Thou hast a few names euen in Sardis, which haue not defiled their garments, and they shall walke with me in white: for they are worthy.

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