abominable
167 uses
18:29 For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their people.†
abominations = things that are exceptionally bad or detestable
(editor's note: The suffix "-tions", converts a verb into a plural noun that denotes results of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in actions, illustrations, and observations.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tions", converts a verb into a plural noun that denotes results of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in actions, illustrations, and observations.)
Definition
Generally abominable means:exceptionally bad or detestable
Word Statistics
| Book | 167 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 3. |
accord (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 611 uses
1 —609 uses as in:
according to, or in accord with
6:22 Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.†
according to = as stated by; or in agreement with
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This sense of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example:
- "According to Kim, ..." — as stated by
- "To each according to her ability." — based upon
- "Points are scored according to how well they perform." — depending upon
- "The dose is calculated according to body weight." — in proportion to
- "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." — because of what was just said; or as a result
Word Statistics
| Book | 609 uses |
| Library | 53 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 23. |
2 —2 uses as in:
done of her own accord
That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for it is a year of rest unto the land. (Leviticus 25:5)
own accord = volition (done on it's own without your making it do so)
Definition
Generally this sense of accord means:mind
Word Statistics
| Book | 2 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 3. |
afflict
148 uses
1:12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew.†
afflicted = suffering; or made to suffer
Definition
Generally afflict means:cause suffering — such as illness, pain, or unhappiness
Word Statistics
| Book | 148 uses |
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 19. |
countervail
1 use
But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king's damage.
countervail = counterbalance
Definition
Generally countervail means:to counterbalance, or oppose (the effects of something)—often in such a manner that the effects being opposed are neutralized (made ineffective)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 17. |
defer
1 use
1 —1 use as in:
deferred the decision
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick... (Proverbs 13:12)
deferred = postponed
Definition
Generally this sense of defer means:delay or postpone (hold off until a later time)
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 20. |
desolate
11 uses
1 —11 uses as in:
desolated the region
35:9 I will make thee perpetual desolations, and thy cities shall not return: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.†
desolations = destroyed; or emptied of people; or emptied of most plants and animals
Word Statistics
| Book | 11 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Book 15. |
dwell
17 uses
1 —17 uses as in:
a modest dwelling
3:17 It shall be a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood.†
dwellings = houses or shelters in which people live
Definition
Generally this sense of dwelling means:a house or shelter in which someone lives
Word Statistics
| Book | 17 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 1000 |
| 1st use | Book 2. |
establish
19 uses
1 —19 uses as in:
establish a positive tone
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.†
established = created and maintained
Definition
Generally this sense of establish means:create, start, or set in [a] place
Word Statistics
| Book | 19 uses |
| Library | 25 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Book 1. |
forsake
151 uses
12:19 Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.†
forsake = abandon or give up on
Definition
Generally forsake means:to abandon or give up on — such as someone who needs you, or an idea, or a place
Word Statistics
| Book | 151 uses |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 23. |
inhabitant
234 uses
15:14 The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.†
inhabitants = people (who live in a particular place)
Definition
Generally inhabitant means:a person who lives in a particular place
Word Statistics
| Book | 234 uses |
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 1. |
iniquity
313 uses
15:16 But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.†
iniquity = immorality; or an immoral act
Word Statistics
| Book | 313 uses |
| Library | 1 use in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 3. |
moreover
153 uses
24:25 She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.†
moreover = in addition to what has just been said
Word Statistics
| Book | 153 uses |
| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Book 1. |
perish
116 uses
16:33 They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation.†
perished = died, was destroyed, or ceased to exist
Definition
Generally perish means:to die — especially in an unnatural way
or:
to be destroyed or cease to exist
or:
to be destroyed or cease to exist
Word Statistics
| Book | 116 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 500 |
| 1st use | Book 18. |
remnant
86 uses
26:12 And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle.†
remnant = a small amount that remains after the rest is gone
Definition
Generally remnant means:a small amount that remains after the rest is gone — sometimes specifically of cloth
Word Statistics
| Book | 86 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 2. |
reproach
104 uses
30:23 And she conceived, and bare a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach: 30:24 And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son.†
reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
Definition
Generally reproach means:a criticism; or to express criticism — especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shame
Word Statistics
| Book | 104 uses |
| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 2000 |
| 1st use | Book 12. |
righteous
226 uses
1 —226 uses as in:
a righteous cause
15:6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.†
righteousness = morally correct behavior
Definition
Generally this sense of righteous means:morally correct; or morally justified
or:
acting or feeling morally superior — especially when it isn't true (this meaning is more typically seen as a compound word beginning with "self-")
or:
acting or feeling morally superior — especially when it isn't true (this meaning is more typically seen as a compound word beginning with "self-")
Word Statistics
| Book | 226 uses |
| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 1. |
wrath
153 uses
49:7 Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.†
wrath = extreme anger
Definition
Generally wrath means:extreme anger or angry punishment
Word Statistics
| Book | 153 uses |
| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 19. |
yield (2 meanings)
2 meanings, 2 uses
1 —1 use as in:
will yield valuable data
3:17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.†
yield = give
Definition
Generally this sense of yield means:to produce (usually something wanted); or the thing or amount produced
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT®* | top 100 |
| 1st use | Book 35. |
2 —1 use as in:
yield to pressure
7:21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.†
yield = give in, give way, or give up
Definition
Generally this sense of yield means:to give in, give way, or give up
Word Statistics
| Book | 1 use |
| Library | 14 uses in 10 avg bks |
| 1st use | Book 20. |