KJV word meaning
What does “Victuals” mean in the Bible?
Victuals = food, supplies
“Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals.”Luke 9:12, King James Version
Explanation
“Victuals” (said “vittles”) means food and provisions.
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 victuals mean in the KJV?
In the King James Version, “Victuals” means food, supplies. “Victuals” (said “vittles”) means food and provisions.
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.