KJV dictionary & concordance

yearn

Meaning of “yearn”

To be deeply moved with tender feeling.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893

1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 43:30

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Genesis 43:30 · retained source text

And Ioseph made haste: for his bowels did yerne vpon his brother: and he sought where to weepe, and hee entred into his chamber, & wept there.

Source order

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Historical English dictionary sources

To feel emotion; to be moved with grief or sadness.

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