KJV archaic words

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• BacksliderBackslider; one who turns away from God
• bethinkreflect, consider, think over
• ChastenChasten (to discipline or correct)
• ComforterComforter (the Holy Spirit; one who comforts)
• ComfortlessComfortless; without comfort or solace
• ConcubineConcubine; a secondary wife with lower status
• concupiscencelust, strong desire (especially sinful)
• ConsecrateConsecrate; to dedicate to sacred use
• contrariwiseon the contrary, conversely, oppositely
• conversationconduct, way of life, behavior
• CovetousCovetous; greedy for others’ property
• didstdid (second person singular)
• discomfiteddefeated, confused, routed
• DispossessDispossess; to drive out or deprive of possession
• disquietanxiety, unease, disturb
• dostdo (second person singular)
• dothdoes (third person singular)
• EdifyEdify; to instruct or build up (morally/spiritually)
• ensampleexample, pattern
• ExhortExhort; to urge or advise strongly
• forasmuchsince, because
• forbarerefrained, held back (past tense)
• forbearrefrain, tolerate
• ForeknowForeknow; to know beforehand
• ForewarnForewarn; to warn beforehand
• FornicatorFornicator; one who commits fornication
• ForsakingForsaking; the act of abandoning or leaving
• forsomuchsince, because
• gainsaydeny, contradict
• hathhas (third person singular)
• ImpenitentNot repenting of sin; unrepentant
• imperiousarrogant, domineering, dictatorial
• ImportunityImportunity; persistent, urgent request
• impotentpowerless, unable to act, ineffective
• ImputeTo attribute or ascribe (especially sin or righteousness)
• knowestyou know (second person singular)
• lolook, behold
• oughtought to, should
• PersecuteTo persecute; to harass or oppress (for beliefs)
• ProfanedProfaned; desecrated or made unholy (past tense)
• saithsays
• shaltshall (second person singular)
• theethee, you (archaic objective form)
• thereforetherefore, for that reason
• thinethine, your (archaic possessive, for vowel starts)
• thouthou, you (archaic subject form)
• thythy, your (archaic possessive, for consonant starts)
• Unequaledunparalleled; incomparable
• unfeignedunfeigned, sincere, genuine
• unsatiableunsatiable, insatiable, impossible to satisfy
• untounto, to (archaic preposition)
• verilyverily, truly, certainly (emphatic adverb)
• wantonwanton, unruly; reckless; immoral
• whereforewherefore, why; for which reason
• whereinwherein, in which; in what way
• whereofof which
• whereuntounto which; to which (archaic form)
• wherewithalthe means (money/resources) to do something
• whilstwhile; during (formal/archaic)
• whisperingswhispers; gossip; secret talk
• whosoeverwhoever; any person (emphatic)
• wiltwill (second person singular)
• wistknew (archaic past tense of 'wit')
• yeyou (archaic plural subject pronoun)
• AbaddonDestruction; the angel of the bottomless pit
• abasehumiliate, lower
• abateddiminished, lessened
• AbhorTo hate intensely; to detest
• AbibMonth of Abib (Hebrew calendar, roughly March-April)
• abjectswretched people, outcasts
• abodedwelling, residence, home
• acceptationacceptance, approval
• AccuserOne who accuses; a prosecutor
• AceldamaField of Blood (a specific place near Jerusalem)
• AchorTroubling; Achor (a valley name)
• adamantunyielding, inflexible
• AdarMonth of Adar (Hebrew calendar, roughly February-March)
• adjureentreat, swear, charge under oath
• admirationwonder, reverence
• AdmonishTo warn; to advise firmly
• adofuss, commotion, trouble
• AdultererA man who commits adultery
• AdulteressA woman who commits adultery
• adventureventure, undertaking
• advertiseinform, notify
• advisementconsideration, deliberation
• affectpretend, influence
• affinityconnection, kinship
• AfflictTo cause pain or suffering; to distress
• affordingproviding, supplying
• affrightfrighten, terrify
• afootunderway, on foot
• aforebefore, earlier
• aforehandin advance, beforehand
• aforetimeformerly, in ancient times
• AfterwardSubsequently; later
• againstopposed to, in opposition to
• AgateAgate (a type of banded quartz gemstone)
• agonepast, gone by
• aguefever, malarial fever
• albeitalthough, even though
• AlgumAlgum (a type of tree or wood)
• almscharity, donations to the poor
• almsdeedscharitable acts
• AlmugAlmug (same as Algum wood)
• AloesAloes (fragrant resin from trees)
• alwayalways, continually
• ambassageembassy, mission
• ambushmentambush, trap
• amercefine, punish financially
• amiablefriendly, pleasant
• amisswrong, incorrectly
• AmmoniteAmmonite (member of an ancient Semitic people)
• anathemacurse, condemnation
• ancientold, aged, from long ago
• anglefish with a hook
• aniseanise (same term, a spice)
• AnointTo smear or rub with oil, typically for religious purposes
• anonsoon, shortly
• apacequickly, rapidly
• ApollyonApollyon (the angel of the bottomless pit)
• apothecarypharmacist, druggist
• apparelclothing, garments
• appertainbelong, pertain
• AquilaAquila (a Jewish tentmaker and early Christian)
• ArchangelChief angel (e.g., Michael)
• ArcturusArcturus (a bright star in the constellation Bootes)
• ArdArd (a descendant of Benjamin)
• AreopagiteAreopagite (a member of the Athenian council)
• AreopagusAreopagus (the hill in Athens where the council met)
• arightcorrectly, properly
• ArkiteArkite (a descendant of Canaan)
• armholesarmholes (same term)
• ArrogancyArrogance; excessive pride
• artare (second person singular)
• artificercraftsman, artisan
• artilleryweapons, weaponry
• AspAsp (a venomous snake)
• assaytest, examine
• assentagree, consent
• asswagealleviate, soothe
• astoniedastonished, amazed
• asunderapart, into pieces
• AthirstThirsty; eager
• attentattentive, alert
• augmentincrease, enlarge
• austeresevere, strict
• averseopposed, reluctant
• avouchedaffirmed, declared
• awayaway, gone
• axletreesaxles (of a wheel)
• BabblerBabbler; one who talks foolishly
• BabylonishBabylonian; relating to Babylon
• backbitersslanderers, people who speak ill of others behind their backs
• BackslidingBacksliding; apostasy
• badnesswickedness, evil, immorality
• bakemeatsbaked goods, pastries
• BakenBaked
• banquetingfeasting, holding a lavish meal
• BaptizeBaptize
• barbarianforeigner, uncivilized person
• barbarousuncivilized, cruel, brutal
• barkedstripped of bark; spoke harshly
• BarrennessBarrenness; infertility
• bastardillegitimate child
• battlementparapet, fortified wall with indentations
• BdelliumBdellium (a fragrant resin or gemstone)
• BeautifyBeautify; make beautiful
• beckonedsignaled, gestured to
• bedsteadbed frame
• beevescattle, cows (raised for meat)
• beforetimeformerly, in ancient times
• begatfathered, sired
• begetfather, produce, generate
• beggarlypoverty-stricken, wretched, like a beggar
• begottenfathered, generated, born of
• beguiledeceive, mislead, charm into error
• BehemothBehemoth (a large, powerful animal, possibly a hippopotamus or elephant)
• BelchBelch; emit gas from the stomach
• BelialBelial; a name for Satan or a wicked person
• beliedfalsified, contradicted, gave a false impression
• bemoanlament, grieve over, mourn
• BereaveBereave; deprive of a loved one
• beseechimplore, beg, entreat
• BesiegeBesiege; surround with armed forces
• besombroom, brush made of twigs
• BesoughtBesought; past tense of 'beseech'
• besteadassist, help, be of service to
• bestirrouse, stir oneself, get moving
• betimesearly, promptly, in good time
• BetrothBetroth; engage to marry
• betteredimproved, made better, surpassed
• betwixtbetween
• bewailmourn, lament loudly, weep over
• bewitchedenchanted, under a spell, deceived
• bewrayreveal, betray, disclose
• biercoffin stand, bier
• bishoprickbishopric, diocese
• bitternbittern (a wading bird)
• blackishsomewhat black, darkish
• blainsblisters, boils, sores
• BlasphemeBlaspheme; speak irreverently of God
• BlasphemerBlasphemer; one who blasphemes
• blastblight, strong wind, withering
• blazeflame, glare, intense fire
• BlessednessBlessedness; state of being blessed
• BlindfoldedBlindfolded; having the eyes covered
• BloodguiltinessBloodguiltiness; guilt for shedding blood
• bluenessblueness, blue color
• bolledpod-bearing, having bolls
• bolstercushion, pillow, support
• bondmaidfemale slave, bondswoman
• bondmanslave, bondsman
• bondservantslave, servant in bondage
• bondserviceslavery, forced servitude
• bondwomanfemale slave, bondswoman
• bossesknobs, projections, studs
• botchblemish, flaw, faulty work
• BountifulnessBountifulness; generosity
• bowelsentrails, inner parts; compassion, sympathy
• BrandishBrandish; wave or flourish
• BrasenBrazen; made of brass
• braverysplendor, magnificence, courage
• BrawlerBrawler; one who fights quarrelsomely
• brayneigh (of a donkey), grind (grain)
• BreastplateBreastplate; armor covering the chest
• breechespants, trousers, knee-length shorts
• BrickkilnBrickkiln; a kiln for baking bricks
• BridechamberBridechamber; the room for a newly married couple
• BrierBrier; a thorny shrub
• brigandinearmor, coat of mail
• brimstonesulfur
• broidedembroidered
• broideredembroidered
• bruitspread (a rumor), report
• brutishanimalistic, uncivilized, beastly
• bucklersmall shield, shield
• buffetstrike, slap, hit
• BulBul (the eighth month of the Hebrew calendar)
• bulrushrush, reed, bulrush
• bunchesclusters, bundles, groups
• BushelBushel; a unit of dry measure
• butlershipstewardship, management of a household
• byby, through, near
• CalamusCalamus (a fragrant reed or plant)
• CaldronCaldron (a large metal pot for boiling liquids)
• CalvaryCalvary (the place where Jesus was crucified)
• calvegive birth to a calf (of cows, whales, etc.)
• cankerrot, ulcer, corrupting influence
• cankerworminchworm, caterpillar that destroys plants
• CannotCannot (unable to do something)
• carbunclered gemstone (likely garnet or ruby), severe boil
• careworry, concern, attention
• carnalworldly, fleshly, related to physical desires
• carnallyfleshly, in a physical or worldly manner
• CarpusCarpus (a Christian in Laodicea)
• carriagebehavior, demeanor, vehicle
• CassiaCassia (a fragrant bark used in perfumes)
• CastawayCastaway (one rejected or abandoned)
• caulfetal membrane, thin membrane
• CauselessCauseless (without a reason or cause)
• celestialheavenly, divine, from the sky
• CenserCenser (a container for burning incense)
• ChalcedonyChalcedony (a type of quartz gemstone)
• ChaldeanChaldean (a member of the Chaldean people or a language of Babylon)
• chamberingsexual immorality, lewdness
• chamoischamois (a goat-like antelope)
• champaignopen plain, flat countryside
• chapitercapital (top of a column)
• chapmenmerchants, traders, peddlers
• chargerwarhorse, large platter
• charitablygenerously, with kindness, compassionately
• charitylove, kindness, generosity to the needy
• checkrestrain, stop, inspect
• CherubCherub (a type of angelic being)
• chidescold, rebuke, reprove
• ChisleuChisleu (the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar)
• chodechided (past tense of 'chide')
• choleranger, wrath, irritability
• ChrysoliteChrysolite (a yellow-green gemstone)
• churlrude person, miser, villain
• churlishrude, ill-tempered, ungracious
• cieledceilinged, having a ceiling
• CircumciseCircumcise (to surgically remove the foreskin)
• circumspectcautious, prudent, careful
• circumspectlycautiously, prudently, carefully
• ClamorousClamorous (making loud, noisy demands)
• clavecleaved (past tense of 'cleave')
• cleavesplit, adhere to, cling to
• cleftsplit, fissure, divided
• clemencymercy, leniency, kindness
• cliftcliff, cleft, rock fissure
• ClokeCloke (a cloak; a covering)
• cloutsrags, patches, pieces of cloth
• clovensplit, divided, cleft
• clovenfootedsplit-hoofed, having hooves divided into two parts
• coastregion, territory, seashore
• cockatricemythical serpent, venomous creature
• cockleweed (corn cockle), shellfish
• cofferchest, strongbox, treasury
• cogitationsthoughts, reflections, meditations
• collegecommunity, group of colleagues, assembly
• collopspieces of meat, slices, chunks
• comelinessbeauty, attractiveness, grace
• comelyattractive, pleasing, graceful
• commodiousspacious, convenient, roomy
• communicateshare, impart, convey
• companiedaccompanied, in company with
• compassrange, scope, encircle
• concisionbrevity, succinctness, conciseness
• concordagreement, harmony, unity
• concoursegathering, crowd, assembly
• CondescendCondescend; to stoop to interact with those of lower status
• coneyrabbit, hare
• confectionsweet food, delicacy, pastry
• confectionariessweet foods, confections, pastries
• confederacyalliance, conspiracy, league
• confederateallied, conspirator, partner in an alliance
• ConformableConformable; compliant or consistent
• coniesrabbits, hares
• constrainforce, compel, restrict
• constraintrestraint, compulsion, limitation
• contemndespise, scorn, disdain
• convincepersuade, prove guilty, make clear
• CorbanCorban; a sacred gift dedicated to God
• cormorantseabird, glutton, greedy person
• corngrain, wheat, barley
• cornethorn, wind instrument
• cornfloorthreshing floor
• CorruptibleCorruptible; capable of decay or moral corruption
• cotessheds, shelters (for animals)
• couchbed, reclining place, couch
• couchingplacehiding place, lair, resting place
• coulterplowshare, cutting blade of a plow
• countervailcompensate, offset, counterbalance
• covertshelter, hiding place, thicket
• CovetCovet; to desire others’ possessions unlawfully
• cracknelshard biscuits, crackers
• cribmanger, feeding trough, small enclosure
• crispingcurling, crisping (of hair or fabric)
• CrucifyCrucify; to execute by nailing to a cross
• crusesmall container (for oil or liquid)
• CubitCubit; an ancient unit of length (forearm length)
• cumberedburdened, hindered, encumbered
• cumbranceburden, hindrance, encumbrance
• CupbearerCupbearer; one who serves wine to nobles/monarchs
• curiousskillfully made, finely wrought, elaborate
• CuthCuth; a region or people from Cuthah
• CymbalCymbal; a percussion instrument (metal plates)
• daintiesluxury foods, delicacies
• daintydelicate, tasty, refined
• dalevalley, dale
• dammother (of an animal), female parent
• DamnableDamnable; worthy of condemnation
• damnationcondemnation, eternal punishment
• damnedcondemned, doomed, cursed
• damselyoung woman, maiden, girl
• darklyobscurely, in darkness, vaguely
• darlingbeloved, favorite, dear one
• daubsmear, plaster poorly, cover with mud
• DaysmanDaysman; an arbitrator or judge
• DayspringDayspring; dawn or the rising sun
• dealquantity, portion, amount
• dearthscarcity, shortage, famine
• debaselower, degrade, dishonor
• decayrot, deteriorate, decline
• DeceaseDecease; death
• deceivablenessdeceptiveness, trickery, falseness
• deckadorn, decorate, cover
• declinerefuse, deteriorate, slope downward
• DefileDefile; to make impure or corrupt
• delectabledelicious, delightful, pleasing
• delightsomepleasing, delightful, charming
• deputedappointed, delegated, commissioned
• deridemock, ridicule, scorn
• derisionmockery, scorn, ridicule
• describeportray, recount, explain
• descriptionaccount, portrayal, explanation
• descrycatch sight of, discern, detect
• despitecontempt, defiance, in spite of
• despitefulmalicious, scornful, cruel
• despitefullymaliciously, cruelly, with contempt
• deviceplan, scheme, invention
• devicesplans, schemes, inventions
• devotionsprayers, worship, religious practices
• DiademDiadem; a crown or royal headdress
• diddestdid (second person singular)
• dignitieshonors, high offices, nobility
• disallowreject, refuse, forbid
• disallowedrejected, forbidden, not allowed
• disannulcancel, revoke, nullify
• discomfituredefeat, confusion, embarrassment
• discoverreveal, find, uncover
• dispensationdistribution, arrangement, divine order
• disputationargument, debate, controversy
• disquietedanxious, unsettled, disturbed
• disquietnessanxiety, unease, restlessness
• dissembledpretended, disguised, concealed
• dissemblershypocrites, pretenders, deceivers
• dissemblethpretends, disguises (third person singular)
• dissimulationhypocrisy, pretense, deception
• distildrip, filter, extract
• diversvarious, several, different
• divorcementdivorce, separation
• doctorteacher, scholar, physician
• doestdo (second person singular)
• doethdoes (third person singular)
• dolefulmournful, sad, grievous
• DorDor; an ancient coastal city in Israel
• dotebe foolishly fond, dote
• dotedwas foolishly fond, doted
• dotingfoolishly fond, indulgent
• downsittingsitting down, resting
• dramssmall measures (of liquid), drams
• draughtdraft, drink, current of air
• dromedarydromedary (one-humped camel)
• DropsyDropsy; edema (abnormal fluid buildup in the body)
• dryshodwith dry feet, without getting wet
• dukeruler, prince, noble
• dulcimerdulcimer (stringed instrument)
• dungmanure, excrement
• dunghillmanure pile, rubbish heap
• durethlasts, endures (third person singular)
• durstdared (past tense of 'dare')
• earear
• earedhaving ears (of a specified type)
• earingear (of grain); act of hearing
• earnestsincere; a pledge, deposit
• effectresult; bring about
• effectedbrought about, achieved
• effectualeffective, producing results
• effectuallyeffectively, in a way that achieves results
• effeminateunmanly, having traits considered feminine
• EmbalmEmbalm; to preserve a corpse with chemicals
• emboldenedencouraged, made bold
• emboldenethencourages, makes bold (third person singular)
• EmbroiderEmbroider; to decorate fabric with stitched designs
• emerodshemorrhoids
• eminentdistinguished, prominent
• emulationrivalry, ambition to equal or excel
• endamagedamage, harm
• enduedendowed, provided with
• enginesmachines, devices (especially for war or labor)
• engraftedgrafted, inserted
• EngraveEngrave; to carve designs/words into a surface
• enjoincommand, order, urge
• enlargementexpansion, freedom from constraint
• ensignflag, standard, symbol
• ensuefollow, result
• EntangleEntangle; to twist together or involve in difficulty
• enterpriseundertaking, project, venture
• entreatbeg, plead, implore
• entreatyplea, request, supplication
• environsurround, encircle
• EphodEphod; a sacred garment worn by Jewish priests
• epistleletter, missive
• erebefore
• eschewavoid, shun
• espiedspotted, caught sight of (past tense)
• espousalsbetrothal, engagement
• espousedbetrothed, engaged
• espyspot, catch sight of
• estatecondition, status, property
• EuroclydonEuroclydon; a violent northeast wind
• evenlevel, equal, evening
• eveningtideevening, dusk
• eventideevening, dusk
• evermoreforever, always
• EvildoerEvildoer; one who does evil
• evilmindednessmalice, wicked intent
• exactorsextortioners, those who demand excessive payments
• exchangerstraders, money changers
• execrationcurse, denunciation
• experimenttest, trial
• eyeservicework done only when watched, insincere service
• faingladly, willing
• FaintheartedFainthearted; timid or lacking courage
• FaintnessFaintness; weakness or loss of strength
• fairsmarkets, festivals
• fallowdeerfallow deer (a type of deer)
• familiarwell-known; a spirit assisting a wizard
• FamishFamish; to suffer from extreme hunger
• fanwinnowing fan, device to separate chaff
• fannersthose who winnow grain
• farthinga small coin, a tiny amount
• fatfatty tissue, rich
• fatfleshedfat, plump
• fatlinga fattened animal for slaughter
• fatsfatty parts, rich substances
• feeblemindedfoolish, weak in mind
• FeeblenessFeebleness; weakness or lack of strength
• feignpretend, fake
• feignedpretended, false
• feignedlypretendedly, insincerely
• feignestpretend (second person singular)
• felloesrims of a wheel
• fencedfortified, enclosed
• fensmarshes, wetlands
• fetchbring, go and get
• filletheadband, strip of meat
• FilthinessFilthiness; dirtiness or moral corruption
• finethin, pure, delicate
• finermore thin, purer
• finingpurifying, refining
• FirebrandFirebrand; a burning piece of wood, or one who stirs up trouble
• firkinslarge earthenware containers (for liquids)
• firmamentsky, heavens, expanse
• firstbegottenfirstborn, eldest
• firstlingfirstborn animal, first produce
• fitchesvetches (a type of legume)
• FitlyFitly; appropriately or suitably
• flagreed, aquatic plant
• flagonlarge bottle (for wine or liquids)
• flankssides, hips
• flayskin, peel
• fleshhookmeat hook
• FleshlyFleshly; related to the flesh or physical desires
• FlintyFlinty; like flint (hard, unyielding)
• flooddeluge, large flow of water
• flowersblossoms, flowers
• fluxflow, discharge (medical)
• footmenservants, attendants on foot
• FootstoolFootstool; a stool for resting the feet, or a symbol of God's authority
• forbecause, for the sake of
• ForbadForbad; past tense of 'forbid' (to prohibit)
• forbearancepatience, tolerance
• forbornforborne, refrained (past participle)
• forecastpredict, plan ahead
• ForeknowledgeForeknowledge; knowledge of events before they happen
• forepartfront part, earlier part
• foreshipforepart of a ship
• ForetellForetell; to predict or prophesy
• ForewarnedForewarned; having been warned beforehand
• forswearperjure, renounce
• forthwithimmediately, at once
• FortifyFortify; to strengthen or defend
• forwardpresumptuous, onward, bold
• forwardnesspresumption, eagerness
• FourfoldFourfold; four times as much
• FourfootedFourfooted; having four feet (e.g., animals)
• fourscoreeighty
• foursquaresquare, having four equal sides
• fowlbird, poultry
• fowlerbird catcher, hunter of fowl
• fowlsbirds, poultry
• FrankincenseFrankincense; a fragrant resin used in worship
• frayfight, skirmish
• FreewillFreewill; voluntary (especially a voluntary offering)
• FreewomanFreewoman; a woman who is not a slave
• frontletsphylacteries, headbands
• frowardperverse, stubborn
• frowardlyperversely, stubbornly
• frowardnessperversity, stubbornness
• FryingpanFryingpan; a pan for frying food
• fullerperson who cleans and thickens cloth
• furbishpolish, renovate
• furlongsunits of distance (≈220 yards)
• furniturefittings, equipment, furnishings
• GadGad; a tribe of Israel or the patriarch Gad
• gaddestwander (second person singular)
• gainsayerscontradictors, deniers
• gallbitterness, rancor, a bitter substance
• gallantbrave, chivalrous, noble
• garnerstore, accumulate, gather
• garnishdecorate, embellish, adorn
• GatGat; past tense of 'get' (obtained or received)
• gavegave
• gayjoyful, cheerful, lively
• gazingstockspectacle, object of curiosity
• genderkind, type, category
• generallyusually, commonly, typically
• ghostspirit, soul
• giervulture, large bird of prey
• gintrap, snare
• GirdGird; to encircle with a belt or prepare for action
• girdlebelt, sash
• givegive
• GladnessGladness; joy or happiness
• glassmirror, glass
• GleaningGleaning; collecting leftover crops
• gledekite (bird of prey)
• glisteringglittering, sparkling
• GloominessGloominess; darkness or sadness
• GlorifyingGlorifying; praising or honoring (especially God)
• GloryingGlorying; boasting or rejoicing (in God)
• GluttonGlutton; one who eats excessively
• GluttonousGluttonous; greedy for food
• GnashGnash; to grind the teeth (in anger/pain)
• GnawGnaw; to bite and chew repeatedly
• gogo
• GoadGoad; a stick to prod animals or a stimulus
• GodGod
• godheaddeity, divine nature
• GodlinessGodliness; devotion to God
• goodgood
• goodlyattractive, fine, substantial
• goodmanhusband, master of a household
• GourdGourd; a vine plant with large fruit
• governorgovernor, ruler, administrator
• GraffGraff; a graft (of a plant)
• graveserious, tomb
• gravedcarved, engraved
• gravityseriousness, weightiness
• greavesleg armor
• GreedinessGreediness; excessive desire for more (especially wealth)
• greyhoundgreyhound (dog breed)
• GrievousnessGrievousness; the state of being severe or distressing
• grisledgrizzled, gray-streaked
• GropeGrope; to feel around blindly
• grosslarge, blatant, offensive
• guiledeceit, cunning, trickery
• GuiltinessGuiltiness; the state of being guilty
• GuiltlessGuiltless; free from guilt
• habergeonchainmail, light armor
• hafthandle (of a weapon/tool)
• halepull, drag; healthy
• HalingHaling; dragging or pulling forcefully
• HallowHallow; to make holy or sacred
• hallowedsanctified, made holy
• haltlame, crippled; stop
• HandbreadthHandbreadth; a unit of length (width of a hand)
• handmaidfemale servant, maid
• handmaidenfemale servant, maid (poetic)
• handstavesstaffs, walking sticks
• hapchance, fortune
• haplyperhaps, by chance
• hardhard, difficult, unyielding
• HardheartedHardhearted; unfeeling or stubborn
• hardlyscarcely, barely; with difficulty
• hardnessstubbornness, cruelty, physical hardness
• HarlotHarlot; a prostitute or sexually immoral woman
• harnesshorse tackle, armor
• HarpingHarping; playing the harp or dwelling on a topic
• harrowfarm tool for breaking soil, harrow
• hartmale deer, stag
• hasthave (second person singular)
• HastedHasted; hurried or acted quickly
• HastingHasting; hurrying or rushing
• HatefullyHatefully; in a hateful manner
• HaughtinessHaughtiness; arrogance or pride
• hauntfrequent (a place), linger
• HavockHavock; widespread destruction or chaos
• headyimpetuous, intoxicating
• HearkenHearken; to listen attentively
• HearkeningHearkening; listening attentively
• heathheathland, barren moor
• heathenpagan, non-Jewish person
• HebrewessHebrewess; a Hebrew woman
• helmhelmet, helm (of a ship)
• helvehandle (of an axe/hammer)
• hemlockhemlock tree, poisonous plant
• hencefrom here, therefore
• henceforthfrom now on, hereafter
• henceforwardfrom now on, hereafter
• HerdmanHerdman; a shepherd or one who tends herds
• hereinin this, within this
• hereofof this, concerning this
• heresiesheretical doctrines, false teachings
• heresyheretical doctrine, false teaching
• heretickheretic, person holding false doctrine
• heretoforeup to now, hitherto
• hereuntoto this, unto this
• herewithwith this, hereby
• HerodiansHerodians; a Jewish political group supporting Herod
• HewTo cut with an axe or tool
• HewedPast tense of 'hew' (cut with an axe)
• HewerOne who cuts with an axe (e.g., a woodcutter)
• highmindedarrogant, proud
• HinHin (an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure)
• hindfemale deer; rear, back
• hinderimpede, obstruct; rear
• hindermostlast, rearmost
• hindmostlast, rearmost
• hindsfemale deer (plural)
• hirehire, rent, employ
• HirelingA paid worker (especially a shepherd not owning the sheep)
• hishis
• hitherto here, hither
• hithertoup to now, heretofore
• hoargrayish-white, hoary
• hoarfrosthoarfrost, white frost
• hoarygray-haired, ancient
• HodHod (a container for carrying materials like grain or stones)
• hoisedhoisted, lifted up
• holdhold, grasp, prison
• holdenheld (past participle of hold)
• holdsholds (third person singular), prisons (plural)
• HolilyIn a holy or sacred manner
• holpenhelped (past participle of help)
• HolydayA holy day or religious festival
• HomebornBorn in one's own home or native country
• HornetA hornet (a large, stinging insect)
• horriblehorrible, terrifying
• horseleachhorse-leech, bloodsucking worm
• HosannaHosanna (a cry of praise or supplication to God)
• hosentrousers, hose
• houghankle, hock (of an animal)
• houghedhamstrung, cut the houghs of
• howbeithowever, nevertheless
• howsoeverin whatever way, however
• hungerbittenafflicted by hunger, starving
• hungeredhungered, felt hunger
• hungredhungered (archaic past tense of hunger)
• husbandmanfarmer, agricultural worker
• husbandryfarming, agriculture; household management
• IdolaterOne who worships idols
• IdolatrousRelating to idolatry; worshiping idols
• ignominyshame, disgrace, public humiliation
• IgnorantlyIn an ignorant manner; without knowledge
• imagerymental images, symbolic representation, vivid description
• ImmutabilityImmutability; the state of being unchangeable
• immutableunchanging, unalterable, permanent
• implacableunforgiving, unappeasable, unable to be pacified
• impleadaccuse, sue, bring a legal charge against
• ImpoverishTo make poor; to reduce to poverty
• impudentrude, disrespectful, insolent
• ImputedAttributed (past tense)
• imputethattributes, ascribes (third person singular)
• ImputingAttributing (present participle)
• inasmuchsince, because, in view of the fact that
• IncloseEnclose; to surround or contain
• InclosedEnclosed (past tense)
• incontinencylack of self-control, promiscuity, inability to restrain
• incontinentlacking self-control, promiscuous, unable to restrain oneself
• IncorruptionIncorruption; freedom from decay or moral corruption
• inditingcomposing, writing, drafting (a text or speech)
• infamynotoriety, disgrace, public shame
• infidelunbeliever, non-believer (in a particular faith)
• InflameInflame; to ignite or arouse strong feelings
• infoldingembracing, enclosing, wrapping around
• IngatheringIngathering; a gathering in (especially of crops)
• InheritorInheritor; one who inherits
• injuriousharmful, damaging, hurtful
• inkhorninkwell, small container for ink
• inquisitioninvestigation, inquiry (especially formal or harsh)
• insomuchto such an extent, so much so that
• instantimmediate, urgent, present moment
• instantlyimmediately, at once, right away
• intelligenceinformation, news, knowledge of events
• IntercessorIntercessor; one who prays or pleads on behalf of others
• intermeddlemeddle, interfere, involve oneself in others' affairs
• intermeddlethmeddles, interferes (third person singular)
• intreatbeg, implore, plead with
• intreatedbegged, implored, pleaded (past tense)
• intreatiespleas, requests, earnest appeals (plural)
• intreatyplea, request, earnest appeal
• inwardinternal, inner, relating to the mind or soul
• isleisland
• islesislands (plural)
• IsraeliteIsraelite; a member of the Hebrew people
• issueoffspring, descendants, result, outcome
• JacinthJacinth (a blue or purple gemstone)
• JahJah (a shortened form of Jehovah, God)
• janglingempty chatter, meaningless quarreling
• jeopardedendangered, put at risk (past tense)
• jeopardydanger, peril, risk of harm
• JestingJesting; joking or mocking
• JewessJewess; a Jewish woman
• JezebelJezebel (a wicked queen in the Bible)
• joiningsconnections, joints, uniting parts
• jottiny amount, smallest detail
• JourneyingJourneying; traveling (especially on a long trip)
• joyjoy, delight, great happiness
• JoyfulnessJoyfulness; the state of being full of joy
• JustifierJustifier; one who declares someone righteous (especially God)
• JustleJustle; to jostle or push roughly
• kerchiefsheadscarves, small cloths (for covering or wiping)
• kernelsseeds, grain kernels
• KindleKindle; to ignite (fire) or arouse (emotions)
• kinecattle, cows
• KinglyKingly; having the qualities of a king (royal)
• KinsfolkKinsfolk; relatives or family members
• KinswomanKinswoman; a female relative
• KneadedKneaded; past tense of 'knead' (to work dough)
• knopdecorative knob, ornamental ball
• knowknow, understand, recognize
• LadeTo load (a ship, cart, or animal)
• LadedLoaded (past tense of 'lade')
• LamentationLamentation; mourning or a sorrowful expression
• lancedpierced with a lance, stabbed (past tense)
• lancetssmall spears, surgical knives (for piercing)
• LanguishTo grow weak; to waste away (from sorrow or neglect)
• lapwinglapwing (a wading bird)
• LargenessLargeness; size, abundance, or generosity
• lasciviousnesslewdness, sexual immorality, indulgence in lust
• latchetshoelace, strap (for fastening shoes)
• laudpraise, glorify, extol
• laverwashbasin, ritual washing vessel
• LawgiverLawgiver; one who enacts laws (especially God)
• leanfleshedthin-bodied, emaciated, lacking fat
• LeannessLeanness; thinness (physical) or scarcity (of resources)
• leasinglie, falsehood, deception
• LeavedHaving leaves (of plants/trees)
• LeavenLeaven; yeast (or a fermenting agent for dough)
• LeavenedLeavened; made with leaven (yeast)
• leesdregs, sediment (of wine/oil)
• LeprousLeprous; infected with leprosy
• lethinder, obstruct, prevent
• lettethhinders, obstructs (third person singular)
• LeviathanLeviathan; a massive sea monster (symbol of chaos/evil)
• LeviteLevite; a member of the Israelite tribe of Levi
• LeviticalLevitical; relating to the Levites or their laws
• LewdnessLewdness; sexual immorality or indecency
• LiberalityLiberality; generosity (with money, time, or resources)
• licencelawlessness, indulgence in sin, freedom to do wrong
• lienpledge, legal claim (on property)
• lightlight (illumination); light (not heavy); make bright
• lightedilluminated, lit (past tense)
• lightethilluminates, lights (third person singular)
• lightingilluminating, lighting (present participle)
• lightlyfrivolously, carelessly, without seriousness
• lightnessfrivolity, lack of seriousness, weightlessness
• lignwood (root of 'lign aloes', a fragrant wood)
• ligureligure (a purple-red gemstone)
• LikenTo compare; to liken (one thing to another)
• likingpreference, desire, approval
• LionlikeLionlike; resembling a lion (in strength or courage)
• listedwilling, inclined, consented (past tense)
• listethwills, inclines (third person singular)
• littersstretchers, beds (for carrying the sick)
• livelyvibrant, energetic, spiritually alive
• loadenloaded, burdened (past participle)
• LocustLocust; a destructive swarming insect
• LoftinessLoftiness; height or arrogance
• LongsufferingLongsuffering; patience (especially in enduring hardship)
• lookingglassesmirrors
• LopTo lop; to cut off (branches, etc.)
• lordlynoble, majestic, like a lord
• LotheTo lothe; to hate or dislike intensely
• LowingLowing; the lowing sound of a cow/ox
• LowlinessLowliness; humility (lack of pride)
• lowringgloomy, overcast (of weather); frowning
• lucregain, profit (often greedy or dishonest)
• lunatickmentally ill, insane (archaic term for psychiatric disorder)
• LustingLusting; having intense (often sinful) desire
• lustystrong, vigorous, full of energy
• magnificalmagnificent, grand, splendid
• maidyoung woman, female servant, maiden
• maidenvirgin, young unmarried woman
• mailarmor, chainmail
• MaimedMaimed; injured or disabled (permanently)
• maintenancesupport, sustenance; fostering (of evil)
• malefactorcriminal, wrongdoer, evildoer
• MaliciousnessMaliciousness; spitefulness or ill will
• malignitymalice, bitterness, evil intent
• mammonwealth, material gain (as an idol)
• ManslayerManslayer; a murderer
• mantlecloak, cape, robe
• maranathaO Lord, come (Aramaic phrase)
• marishesmarshes, wetlands, boggy ground
• matrixwomb, uterus; source, origin
• matterissue, problem, affair
• mattockpickaxe, hoe (farm tool)
• maulsledgehammer, heavy hammer; beat violently
• mawanimal's stomach, throat; greedy maw
• meanhumble, lowly, ordinary
• meatfood, provisions (not just animal flesh)
• MeeknessMeekness; humility or gentleness
• meetfitting, appropriate, suitable
• MenstruousMenstruous; having a menstrual period
• messportion of food, meal
• metemeasure, distribute, allot
• metedmeasured, distributed (past tense)
• meteyardmeasuring rod, yardstick
• MiddlemostMiddlemost; in the very center
• milchdairy (of animals), producing milk
• millgrain mill, machine for grinding grain
• MincingMincing; walking in a delicate, affected way
• minishdecrease, reduce, diminish
• MiryMiry; muddy or boggy
• MiscarryingMiscarrying; having a miscarriage
• mitetiny coin, small amount
• mitrepriestly crown, mitre (religious headgear)
• mollifiedcalmed, pacified, softened (in temper)
• morrownext day, tomorrow
• MorterMorter; mortar (a paste for building)
• mortifyput to death (sinful desires), subdue
• motetiny particle (of dust), speck
• MotheatenMotheaten; eaten by moths
• motionsmovements, actions; desires (especially sinful)
• MournerMourner; one who mourns
• mufflersheadscarves, veils, face coverings
• munitionweapons, military supplies, fortifications
• murrainlivestock plague, contagious disease (of animals)
• MyrtleMyrtle; a fragrant evergreen shrub
• NailingNailing; fastening with nails
• napkinhandkerchief, cloth
• nativitybirth, origin (especially of Jesus)
• naturallyby nature, innately
• naughtnothing, zero
• naughtinesswickedness, mischief, disobedience
• naughtywicked, mischievous, disobedient
• naveswheel hubs, centers of wheels
• nayno, not
• NazariteNazarite; a Jew under a vow of consecration
• necromancersorcerer, one who communicates with the dead
• NeedfulNeedful; necessary
• needleworkembroidery, sewing, textile craft
• neesingssneezes, acts of sneezing
• nephewnephew, son of one's sibling
• netherlower, beneath, under
• nethermostlowest, farthest down
• nighnear, close (in time or space)
• NisanNisan (the first month of the Hebrew calendar)
• nitrenitre, potassium nitrate (a salt)
• noisedspread, reported, made known
• noisomeharmful, offensive, disgusting
• NoondayNoonday; midday
• noontidenoon, midday
• noughtnothing, zero
• NourisherNourisher; one who nourishes
• nurtureupbringing, care, instruction
• ObeisanceObeisance; a bow or act of respect
• OblationOblation; a religious offering
• occupiedbusy, engaged, managing
• occupiersmanagers, those who occupy or manage
• occupiethoccupies, busies (third person singular)
• occupyengage in, busy oneself with, manage
• occurrenthappening, occurring, current
• oddremaining, extra, unusual
• odioushateful, repulsive, disgusting
• offendupset, displease, cause to stumble
• offendedupset, displeased, stumbled
• OffscouringOffscouring; refuse or outcasts
• oftoften, frequently
• oftenermore often, more frequently
• OftentimesOftentimes; often
• ofttimesoften, frequently
• OgOg (king of Bashan in the Bible)
• oiledgreased, anointed with oil
• OldnessOldness; the state of being old (physical or spiritual)
• omnipotentall-powerful, having unlimited power
• OnychaOnycha (a fragrant substance used in incense)
• OnyxOnyx (a black or banded gemstone)
• operationwork, action, function
• OppressTo oppress; to treat unfairly with force
• OppressingOppressing; treating unfairly with force
• oror, otherwise
• oracledivine message, prophecy, sacred utterance
• orationspeech, address, discourse
• OsprayOspray; an osprey (a bird of prey)
• OssifrageOssifrage; a vulture (a bird of prey)
• ouchessettings, clasps (for jewels)
• outgoingsboundaries, exits, expenditures
• outlandishforeign, strange, exotic
• OutmostOutmost; farthest out
• OutwentOutwent; past tense of 'outgo' (went out or exceeded)
• overover, above, across
• OverchargeOvercharge; to charge too much (money) or overload
• overchargedoverburdened, overtaxed, overcharged financially
• overdriveoverwork, drive too hard
• OverlayingOverlaying; covering with a thin layer (e.g., of gold)
• overlivedlived longer than, outlived
• OvermuchOvermuch; too much
• OverpassOverpass; to pass over or cross
• overpastpast, bygone, elapsed
• overplussurplus, excess, remainder
• overraninvaded, overrun, spread over
• OverrunningOverrunning; spreading or overflowing (e.g., of water, enemies)
• overspreadcovered, spread over (past tense)
• overspreadingcovering, spreading over (present participle)
• PacifiedPacified; calmed or appeased
• PainfulnessPainfulness; the state of being painful
• palmerwormcaterpillar (destructive to plants)
• palsyparalysis, muscular weakness
• pangssharp pains, throes (of childbirth or suffering)
• PantTo pant; to breathe quickly (from exertion or desire)
• papsbreasts (of a woman or nursing animal)
• paramoursmistresses, lovers (in an illicit relationship)
• PareTo pare; to trim or cut off the outer layer
• PartakerPartaker; one who shares or participates
• passionsuffering (especially of Jesus), intense emotion
• patehead, crown of the head
• patrimonyinheritance (from father), ancestral estate
• peculiarspecial, unique, belonging exclusively to
• peeledstripped of skin/bark, bare
• pencepennies (plural of penny)
• pennypenny (small coin)
• pennyworthvalue of a penny, small amount
• penuryextreme poverty, destitution
• PeradventurePeradventure; perhaps or maybe
• PerditionPerdition; destruction or eternal damnation
• perfectcomplete, mature, without flaw (spiritually)
• PerfectnessPerfectness; the state of being perfect
• PerjuredPerjured; having lied under oath
• perniciousharmful, deadly, destructive
• PersecutingPersecuting; harassing or oppressing (for beliefs)
• PersecutorPersecutor; one who persecutes
• PertainTo pertain; to relate or belong (to something)
• PerversenessPerverseness; stubbornness or wickedness
• PervertingPerverting; twisting (truth) or corrupting
• PestilentPestilent; causing disease or deadly
• PestlePestle; a tool for grinding (in a mortar)
• PhariseePharisee; a member of a Jewish religious group (strict on law)
• phylacteriestefillin (small boxes with Scripture passages)
• pilledplucked, pulled out (hair/wool)
• pipeflute, wind instrument
• pipedplayed the pipe (flute), piped music
• pipersflute players, pipe players
• pipesflutes (plural), pipe instruments
• PitiedPitied; felt pity for (past tense)
• PlainnessPlainness; simplicity or clarity
• PlaitingPlaiting; braiding (hair, fabric)
• plattedbraided, woven (past tense)
• PleasantnessPleasantness; the state of being pleasant
• PlenteousPlenteous; abundant
• PlenteousnessPlenteousness; abundance
• PlentifullyPlentifully; in abundance
• plowsharesplow blades, parts of a plow
• PlummetPlummet; a lead weight (for measuring depth/straightness)
• pollhead (top), count of people
• PomegranatePomegranate; a fruit-bearing tree or its fruit
• pommelsknobs, rounded tops (of furniture/weapons)
• portgate, entrance, harbor
• postmessenger, relay station
• PotentatePotentate; a powerful ruler or monarch
• PotsherdPotsherd; a broken piece of pottery
• PottagePottage; a thick soup or stew (usually with vegetables/legumes)
• poundpound (unit of weight/currency), enclosure
• pratingbabbling, empty talk, gossip
• PredestinatePredestinate; to choose or determine beforehand (divinely)
• PredestinatedPredestinated; foreordained (past participle)
• presbyterycouncil of elders, presbytery (church body)
• presentlyimmediately, at once, soon
• pressfatwinepress, oil press (for pressing grapes/olives)
• preventgo before, anticipate, hinder (archaic sense)
• pricksthorns, sharp points; spiritual trials
• principalitiesruling powers, spiritual authorities (good/evil)
• principalityterritory ruled by a prince, ruling authority
• PrivilyPrivily; secretly or in private
• privysecret, confidential; intimate
• progenitorsancestors, forefathers
• prognosticatorsfortune-tellers, predictors (of future events)
• properappropriate, suitable, own
• propitiationatonement, sacrifice for sin
• provenderfodder, animal feed, provisions
• psalteriespsalteries (stringed instruments like lyres)
• psalterypsaltery (stringed instrument)
• publicantax collector (in biblical times)
• pulselegumes (beans, lentils), pulse (of the heart)
• purelycompletely, solely, without impurity
• purloiningstealing, pilfering (secretly)
• purtenanceinternal organs (of animals), offal
• putrifyingrotting, decaying (of organic matter)
• PygargPygarg (a type of clean wild animal in the Bible)
• QuakingQuaking; trembling (from fear, awe, or weakness)
• quarterquarter, region, dwelling
• quaternionsgroups of four, four-person units
• QuenchedQuenched; extinguished or satisfied (past tense)
• quickalive, living, lively
• quickengive life to, revive, animate
• QuietedQuieted; calmed or made peaceful (past tense)
• quitleave, abandon, repay, release
• RacaFool (a term of contempt in the Bible)
• railrevile, insult, speak evil of
• railedreviled, insulted (past tense)
• RailerOne who mocks or speaks abusively
• railingreviling, insult, abusive speech
• RaimentClothing or garments
• RaiserOne who raises (e.g., the dead, crops, or hope)
• rampartrampart, defensive wall, bulwark
• rangerange, roam, arrange, scope
• rangingroaming, arranging, extending (present participle)
• rankrank, overgrown, evil, foul
• RansomedRansomed; redeemed (past tense, freed from bondage)
• RaseTo raze; to destroy completely
• RaveningRavening; plundering or preying (present participle)
• ravenousravenous, starving, insatiable
• ravinplunder, prey, rapine
• RavishedRavished; seized or enchanted (past tense)
• ReaperReaper; one who harvests crops
• rearrear, raise, nurture, back
• reasonreason, intellect, argument, justify
• RebukerRebuker; one who corrects sharply
• RebukingRebuking; correcting sharply (present participle)
• RecompensedRecompensed; rewarded or compensated (past tense)
• recordrecord, document, chronicle, register
• recordedrecorded, documented, chronicled (past tense)
• recorderrecorder, scribe, chronicler
• recordsrecords, documents, chronicles (plural)
• RedeemerRedeemer; one who redeems (especially God or Christ)
• redoundredound, contribute, rebound, lead to
• RefiningRefining; purifying (present participle)
• rehearserehearse, recount, expound, practice
• rehearsedrecounted, expounded, practiced (past tense)
• reinsreins, inner self, heart, kidneys
• RejoicingRejoicing; joy or celebrating (present participle/noun)
• RelinquishRelinquish; to give up or surrender
• remissionremission, forgiveness, pardon
• remitremit, forgive, cancel, send
• remittedforgiven, cancelled, sent (past tense)
• RemnantRemnant; a remaining part or group
• rendrend, tear, split, divide
• rendingtearing, splitting, dividing (present participle)
• renttorn, split, rent (past participle)
• rentestthou rendest (you tear, second person singular)
• RepentanceRepentance; the act of repenting (feeling regret for sin)
• RepentingRepenting; feeling regret for sin (present participle)
• ReproachingReproaching; blaming or criticizing (present participle)
• reprobatereprobate, depraved person, rejected
• requiterequite, repay, avenge, reward
• rerewardrear guard, rear protection, back support
• respiterespite, reprieve, rest, pause
• revellingsrevellings, carousals, sinful feasting
• ridrid, free from, remove, clear
• riddanceriddance, clearance, removal, deliverance
• rifledrifled, plundered, searched thoroughly (past tense)
• rightright, just, correct, right side
• ringstrakedringstraked, having ring-shaped stripes
• riotriot, rebellion, debauchery, unrest
• riotousriotous, rebellious, dissolute, unrestful
• risingrising, ascent, resurrection, uprising
• RivenRiven; split or torn apart (past participle)
• roadroad, path, way
• roeroe (female deer), roe deer
• roebuckroebuck (male roe deer)
• rollersrollers, cylinders (for pressing/rolling)
• roomroom, space, opportunity
• ruderough, unrefined, uncivil
• rudimentsbasics, fundamentals, elementary principles
• rushrush (aquatic reed), bulrush
• SacerdotalSacerdotal; relating to priests or the priesthood
• sackbutsackbut (ancient stringed instrument, similar to a lyre)
• sacrilegesacrilege, desecration of the sacred
• satiatesatiate, satisfy fully, fill to contentment
• satiatedsatiated, fully satisfied, filled to contentment
• savesave (deliver), except
• scallscall (contagious skin disease, similar to leprosy)
• scrabbledscrabbled, scratched, dug hastily
• scripscrip (small leather bag), satchel
• seatwardseatward, toward the seat/throne
• seemlyseemly, appropriate, modest
• seetheseethe, boil, simmer
• selfsameselfsame, identical, exactly the same
• selvedgeselvedge (finished fabric edge)
• sepulchresepulchre, tomb (especially stone)
• servileservile, menial, related to slavery
• servitorservitor, servant, attendant
• settlesettle (establish residence), resolve; settle (long bench)
• seversever, cut off, separate
• severalseveral, more than one; respective, individual
• severallyseverally, individually, respectively
• severedsevered, cut off, separated
• shamblesshambles, slaughterhouse; scene of chaos/destruction
• shamefacednessshamefacedness, modesty, moral restraint
• shareshare, portion, part
• sheepcotesheepcote, sheepfold, pen for sheep
• sherdsherd, shard, piece of broken pottery
• shiversshivers, tremors, chills
• shodshod, wearing shoes/footwear
• shoelatchetshoelatchet, shoelace, cord for fastening shoes
• silverlingssilverlings, small silver coins
• singlesingle, alone, onefold, unmarried
• singlenesssingleness, simplicity, devotion to one purpose
• singularsingular, unique, extraordinary, one-of-a-kind
• sithsith, since, because
• situatesituate, located, place
• situationsituation, circumstance, position, location
• sixscoresixscore, one hundred twenty (120)
• skillskill, knowledge, ability, craftsmanship
• sleightsleight, cunning, trickery, dexterity
• slimeslime, mud, bitumen, sticky substance
• slimepitsslimepits, pits of slime/mud, bitumen pits
• SlothSloth; laziness (a sin) or a slow-moving animal
• slothfulslothful, lazy, idle, unwilling to work
• slothfulnessslothfulness, laziness, idleness
• sluicessluices, channels for water, floodgates
• SlumberSlumber; light sleep or to sleep lightly
• smithsmith, metalworker, blacksmith
• snuffedsnuffed, extinguished (a flame), sniffed
• snuffethsnuffeth, snuffs, extinguishes (3rd person singular)
• sodsod, piece of grassy earth, turf
• soddensodden, soaked, waterlogged, oversaturated
• soeversoever, whatever, whatsoever
• solacesolace, comfort, consolation
• soothsayersoothsayer, fortune-teller, diviner
• sopsop, piece of bread dipped in liquid, small offering
• soresore, painful, grievous, severe
• sorersorer, more painful, more grievous
• sottishsottish, foolish, drunkard-like, dull-witted
• speedspeed, success, progress, quick movement
• spoilspoil, plunder, loot, ruin
• spoiledspoiled, plundered, ruined, corrupted
• spoilerspoiler, plunderer, one who ruins
• stanchedstanched, stopped (flow of blood/liquid), checked
• StandethStandeth; stands (archaic 3rd person singular present tense of 'stand')
• StarvethStarveth; starves (archaic 3rd person singular present tense of 'starve')
• staystay, remain, stop, support
• StirrethStirs (archaic 3rd person singular present tense of 'stir')
• stomacherstomacher, ornamental chest covering, corset-like garment
• straightwaystraightway, immediately, at once, right away
• straitstrait, narrow, tight, difficult situation
• straitenstraiten, make narrow, put in difficulty, constrict
• straiteststraitest, narrowest, most difficult, most strict
• straitlystraitly, strictly, tightly, severely
• straitnessstraitness, narrowness, difficulty, strictness
• straitsstraits, difficult circumstances, narrow passages
• strakesstrakes, wooden planks (of a ship), stripes
• strawedstrawed, covered with straw, scattered with straw
• striplingstripling, young man, teenager, youth
• strowedstrowed, scattered, spread (past tense of 'strow')
• StuporA state of confusion or unconsciousness
• SturdyStrong or robust (physically/morally)
• StutterTo speak with involuntary pauses (stammer)
• StutteringSpeaking with involuntary pauses (present participle of 'stutter')
• StyA pen for pigs (pigsty)
• subornedsuborned, bribed, induced to lie or commit a crime
• succoursuccour, aid, help, relief (especially in distress)
• succouredsuccoured, aided, helped, relieved
• succourersuccourer, helper, aid-giver, one who provides relief
• suchsuch, of the type mentioned, like this/that
• sucklingsuckling, nursing infant/young animal, one who suckles
• suffersuffer, endure, allow, permit
• sundersunder, split apart, separate, divide
• sunderedsundered, split apart, separated, divided (past tense)
• sundrysundry, various, several different, diverse
• supsup, eat/drink in the evening, have supper
• superfluitysuperfluity, excess, surplus, more than needed
• superfluoussuperfluous, unnecessary, extra, surplus
• suppedsupped, ate/drank in the evening, had supper (past tense)
• supplesupple, flexible, bendable, adaptable
• suppliantssuppliants, petitioners, beggars for mercy/help
• suretiessureties, guarantors, people who promise to pay a debt
• suretishipsuretiship, the role of a surety, guaranteeing a debt
• suretysurety, guarantor, guarantee, security
• surfeitingsurfeiting, overindulgence (in food/drink), gluttony
• surmisingssurmisings, guesses, assumptions, speculations
• swaddledswaddled, wrapped tightly (in cloth), bound with swaddling clothes
• swaddlingswaddling, strips of cloth for wrapping infants, the act of swaddling
• swellingswelling, enlargement (from injury/illness), prideful boasting
• SwinePig (considered unclean under Jewish dietary law)
• SwoonTo faint or lose consciousness (from weakness, emotion, or heat)
• taberingplaying a small drum, tabour-playing
• tabletable, sacred stone slab, bread table
• tabletsstone tablets, writing tablets
• tabrettabret, small drum, tambourine
• tachestaches, fasteners, clasps
• taletale, story, account, report
• talebearertalebearer, gossip, rumormonger
• tarestares, weeds (resembling wheat), darnel
• targettarget, shield, defensive armor
• TeachingsTeachings; doctrines or instructions (plural)
• teatsteats, nipples (for nursing)
• teilteil, terebinth tree, oak-like tree
• telltell, recount, inform, count
• tempertemper, moderate, mix, control
• temperancetemperance, self-control, moderation
• temperatetemperate, moderate, self-controlled
• temperedtempered, moderated, mixed, adjusted
• tempttempt, test, entice to sin
• temptationtemptation, enticement to sin, test
• temptertempter, one who entices to sin, Satan
• temptethtempteth, tempts (3rd person singular)
• temptingtempting, enticing to sin, testing
• tenonstenons, wooden projections (for joinery)
• TepidTepid; lukewarm (not hot or cold)
• teraphimteraphim, household idols, pagan images
• terrestrialterrestrial, earthly, relating to the earth
• tetrarchtetrarch, ruler of a quarter, minor prince
• thankworthythankworthy, praiseworthy, deserving thanks
• thee-wardthee-ward, toward you, in your direction
• thencethence, from that place/time
• ThenceforthThenceforth; from that time onward
• thereaboutthereabout, around that place/time
• thereatthereat, at that place/time
• therebythereby, by that means/method
• therefromtherefrom, from that (place/thing)
• ThereinTherein; in that place or thing
• thereintothereinto, into that (place/thing)
• ThereofThereof; of that thing
• thereonthereon, on that (surface/thing)
• thereoutthereout, out of that (place/thing)
• theretothereto, to that (thing/action)
• thereuntothereunto, unto that (thing/action)
• ThereuponThereupon; immediately after that
• therewiththerewith, with that (thing/action)
• thitherthither, to that place
• thitherwardthitherward, toward that place
• ThornbushThornbush; a bush with thorns
• ThrashThrash; to beat (grain for threshing) or whip
• threescorethreescore, sixty (60)
• ThreshingThreshing; beating grain to separate chaff (present participle)
• ThreshingfloorThreshingfloor; a flat area for threshing grain
• thricethrice, three times
• thyinethyine, thyine wood (expensive hardwood)
• tillagetillage, farmland cultivation
• timbreltimbrel, tambourine (percussion instrument)
• tiretire, headband/ornament (not 'fatigue')
• tiredtired, worn out (of objects/people)
• tirestires, headbands/ornaments (plural)
• tittletittle, smallest letter/detail
• toldtold, counted (archaic meaning)
• tooktook, seized/received (past tense of 'take')
• towtow, flax fibers
• trafficktraffick, trade/commerce (archaic spelling)
• traffickerstraffickers, traders/merchants
• translatetranslate, carry/remove (archaic meaning)
• translatedtranslated, carried away (past tense)
• translationtranslation, act of carrying away
• travailtravail, labor/pain (especially childbirth)
• travailedtravailed, labored/suffered pain (past tense)
• trowtrow, think/believe (archaic verb)
• turtleturtle, turtledove (archaic abbreviation)
• Turtle-doveTurtle-dove; a small, gentle bird used in biblical sacrifices
• turtledoveturtledove, small dove (sacrificial bird)
• TuskTusk; a long, pointed tooth (of elephants, walruses)
• TussleTussle; a physical fight or struggle
• twaintwain, two (archaic numeral)
• twinedtwined, twisted together, coiled
• unawaresunawares, by surprise, without notice
• uncomelyuncomely, unattractive, unseemly
• unctionunction, holy oil, spiritual anointing
• undersettersundersetters, supports, foundations (for structures)
• unladeunlade, unload (cargo/items)
• unseemlyunseemly, inappropriate, unfit
• unshodunshod, not wearing shoes, barefoot
• untempereduntempered, unmoderated, unadjusted (e.g., metal/clay)
• untowarduntoward, difficult, unruly, unfavorable
• upbraidupbraid, rebuke, scold, reproach
• us-wardus-ward, toward us, in our direction
• usurerusurer, person who charges excessive interest
• usuryusury, excessive interest (on loans)
• utmostutmost, greatest, highest (degree/amount)
• utterutter, speak, express; complete (adj.)
• uttermostuttermost, farthest, greatest (extent)
• vagabondvagabond, wanderer, homeless person
• vailvail, lower, remove (a veil/head covering)
• vaingloryvainglory, empty pride, boastfulness
• valevale, valley, low-lying area between hills
• valourvalour, courage, bravery (in battle or hardship)
• variablenessvariableness, inconsistency, changeability
• variancevariance, conflict, disagreement, strife
• vauntvaunt, boast, brag (about oneself or achievements)
• vehementvehement, intense, passionate, forceful
• veilveil, head covering (for modesty/ceremony)
• veinvein, blood vessel; mineral deposit
• venisonvenison, deer meat, game meat
• ventureventure, risk; risky undertaking
• verityverity, truth, accuracy, sincerity
• vermilionvermilion, bright red pigment
• vestmentsvestments, ceremonial robes (for priests)
• vestryvestry, room for storing vestments
• vesturevesture, clothing, garment (formal)
• vexvex, annoy, trouble, distress
• vexationvexation, annoyance, distress, trouble
• vexedvexed, annoyed, troubled, distressed (past tense)
• vialvial, small bottle (for liquids)
• victualvictual, food, provisions (noun); supply with food (verb)
• villanyvillany, wickedness, evil conduct (archaic spelling of 'villainy')
• violviol, stringed instrument (ancient violin-like)
• virtuevirtue, moral excellence
• virtuousvirtuous, morally good, righteous
• virtuouslyvirtuously, in a morally good manner
• visagevisage, face, facial expression (formal)
• visitationvisitation, divine visit (blessing/judgment)
• vocationvocation, divine calling, occupation
• Wailto wail; to lament loudly
• wakethwaketh, wakes (3rd person singular present)
• Wanderto wander; to roam; to stray (from the right path)
• wantwant, lack; desire, need
• wantedwanted, lacked; desired (past tense)
• wantethwanteth, lacks; desires (3rd person singular present)
• wantingwanting, lacking; desiring (present participle)
• wantonnesswantonness, unruliness; reckless immorality
• wantswants, lacks; desires (3rd person singular present, plural noun)
• wardward, guard; protection; direction
• wareswares, goods for sale; merchandise
• warpwarp, twist; distort (material/morals)
• wastwast, were (2nd person singular past of 'be')
• waxwax, grow; increase (in size/intensity)
• waxedwaxed, grew; increased (past tense)
• waxethwaxeth, grows; increases (3rd person singular present)
• waxingwaxing, growing; increasing (present participle)
• wayfaringwayfaring, traveling (especially on foot)
• waymarkswaymarks, landmarks; signs for directions
• wealthwealth, riches; abundance of goods
• wealthywealthy, rich; having abundance
• wenwen, small lump; cyst (on the body)
• wenchwench, young woman; girl (archaic, neutral term)
• wertwert, were (2nd person singular past of 'be', poetic/archaic)
• whatsoeverwhatsoever, whatever; any (emphatic)
• whelpwhelp, young dog; cub (of a wild animal)
• whencewhence, from where; from which place/source
• whensoeverwhensoever, whenever; at any time
• whereaboutwhereabout, whereabouts; location (singular)
• whereaswhereas, while; because; in contrast to
• wherebywhereby, by which; through which
• whereinsoeverwhereinsoever, in whatever; in any way/place
• whereintointo which
• whereonon which
• wheresoeverwherever; in any place
• wheretoto which; toward which
• whereuponimmediately after which; upon which
• wherewithwith which; by means of which
• whetsharpen; stimulate (desire/appetite)
• whetherwhether (same term, archaic usage)
• whileswhile; during the time that
• whisperwhisper; speak softly (to avoid being heard)
• whisperedwhispered; spoke softly (past tense)
• whispererone who whispers; a gossip (spreads secrets)
• whita tiny amount; a bit
• whitherto where; in which direction
• whithersoeverto wherever; in any direction
• whomsoeverwhoever (object form)
• whoreprostitute; one who commits sexual immorality (or spiritual idolatry)
• whoredomsexual immorality; spiritual idolatry
• whoremongerone who engages in whoring; a man who frequents prostitutes
• whoringengaging in sexual immorality; practicing idolatry (present participle)
• whorishrelating to whoring; immoral (sexually or spiritually)
• whosowhoever (archaic singular)
• wilestricks; deceitful schemes (to manipulate)
• wililydeceitfully; cunningly
• wimpleshead coverings (for women, for modesty)
• winebibberwinebibber; one who drinks wine excessively
• winebibbersheavy drinkers of wine; those who drink wine excessively
• winefatwine vat, vessel for fermenting/storing wine
• wisewise, having good judgment (especially divine wisdom)
• witknow (archaic verb, not 'sense of humor')
• withalwith that, besides, in addition
• withsties, bonds, straps (for binding)
• wontaccustomed to (adj.); habit (noun)
• woofweft (horizontal threads in weaving)
• worthvalue, merit, worth (spiritual or material)
• wotknow (archaic present tense of 'wit')
• wottethknows (archaic 3rd person singular of 'wot')
• WrapTo cover or enclose; a covering
• wreathentwisted, woven into a wreath or coil
• wresttwist, distort (words/meaning); wrench (physically)
• wrothangry, furious, wrathful
• wroughtworked, made, created (past tense of 'work')
• wroughtestthou workedst, you worked (archaic 2nd person singular)
• yeayes, indeed, truly (emphatic agreement)
• yesternightlast night
• YieldYield; to give way (to force/authority); to produce (fruit/crop); to surrender
• YieldingYielding; giving way; producing (present participle of 'yield')
• YokeYoke; a wooden bar for oxen; a burden or obligation (metaphorical)
• YokefellowFellow worker; companion in a shared task or spiritual journey
• YonderOver there; in that place (distant but visible)
• you-wardtoward you, in your direction
• ZebulunZebulun; one of the twelve tribes of Israel