KJV word meaning
What does “Verily” mean in the Bible?
Verily = truly, I tell you the truth
“Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”John 3:3, King James Version
Explanation
Jesus uses “verily, verily” to stress that something important is coming. It translates the Greek word “amen”.
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 verily mean in the KJV?
In the King James Version, “Verily” means truly, I tell you the truth. Jesus uses “verily, verily” to stress that something important is coming. It translates the Greek word “amen”.
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.