KJV word meaning
What does “Let” mean in the Bible?
Let = hinder, hold back
“Only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.”2 Thessalonians 2:7, King James Version
Explanation
Sometimes “let” means the opposite of today: to hold back or restrain. Tennis still has a “let” when play is held up.
More King James words
Anonat once, immediatelyBegatwas the father ofBeseechbeg, urge, pleadCharityloveComforterhelper, advocate (the Holy Spirit)Conversationway of life, behaviourCovetwant what belongs to someone elseFaingladly, eagerlyFirmamentsky, expanseHath, Dothhas, doesHoly GhostHoly SpiritHusbandmanfarmer, gardenerLethinder, hold backLolook, beholdLongsufferingpatienceMammonmoney, wealthMeatfood (any kind)Meeknessgentle strength, humilityPeradventureperhaps, what ifPreventgo before, come beforePublicantax collectorQuickliving, aliveRaimentclothingSorevery, greatlySufferallow, letTarrystay, waitTemperanceself-controlThee, Thou, Thy, Thineyou, your, yours (said to one person)TwaintwoVerilytruly, I tell you the truthVictualsfood, suppliesWistknewWotknowYeyou (plural)
Questions
What does let mean in the KJV?
In the King James Version, “Let” means hinder, hold back. Sometimes “let” means the opposite of today: to hold back or restrain. Tennis still has a “let” when play is held up.
Why does the King James Bible use old words?
The King James Version was published in 1611, and English has changed since then. Some words have dropped out of use and others have changed meaning.