KJV word meaning
What does “Prevent” mean in the Bible?
Prevent = go before, come before
“We which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.”1 Thessalonians 4:15, King James Version
Explanation
In 1611, “prevent” meant “go ahead of”. Paul is saying living believers won't go ahead of those who have died.
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 prevent mean in the KJV?
In the King James Version, “Prevent” means go before, come before. In 1611, “prevent” meant “go ahead of”. Paul is saying living believers won't go ahead of those who have died.
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.