KJV Word Help Library – Letter D
KJV Words Beginning With D
This section of the KJV Word Help Library focuses on words that begin with the letter [D]. Each word includes modern synonyms, a simple sentence to explain its meaning, and Bible verses that show how the word is used in Scripture. These definitions are designed to help you read the King James Bible with clarity and understanding, no matter your level of familiarity with older English.
LETTER D
1. Dainty
Definition/Synonyms:
– delicate, fine, precious, desirable
Simple meaning: Something pleasing, highly valued, or delicately enjoyed.
Verse Reference(s): (Proverbs 23:3; Psalm 141:4)
2. Damnable
Definition/Synonyms:
– deserving judgment, condemned, destructive
Simple meaning: Leading to judgment or destruction.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Peter 2:1; Romans 3:8)
3. Damsel
Definition/Synonyms:
– young girl, maiden, young woman, female servant
Simple meaning: A young unmarried woman or girl.
Verse Reference(s): (Mark 5:41; Acts 16:16)
4. Debase
Definition/Synonyms:
– lower, corrupt, degrade, dishonor
Simple meaning: To make something lower in moral or spiritual value.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 1:28; Jeremiah 2:21)
5. Debtor
Definition/Synonyms:
– one who owes, obligated, borrower, duty-bound
Simple meaning: Someone who owes something—material or moral—to another.
Verse Reference(s): (Matthew 6:12; Romans 1:14)
6. Decree
Definition/Synonyms:
– command, order, statute, declaration
Simple meaning: An official command or order established with authority.
Verse Reference(s): (Job 28:26; Psalm 2:7)
7. Defer
Definition/Synonyms:
– delay, postpone, put off, hold back
Simple meaning: To delay or hold back from doing something.
Verse Reference(s): (Proverbs 13:12; Acts 24:22)
8. Defile
Definition/Synonyms:
– make unclean, corrupt, pollute, stain
Simple meaning: To make something impure or morally polluted.
Verse Reference(s): (Mark 7:20–23; Leviticus 18:24)
9. Deliver
Definition/Synonyms:
– rescue, save, set free, preserve
Simple meaning: To free someone from danger, sin, or trouble.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 34:17; Colossians 1:13)
10. Delusion
Definition/Synonyms:
– deception, false belief, misleading impression, error
Simple meaning: To believe something false because of deception.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 66:4; 2 Thessalonians 2:11)
11. Desolate
Definition/Synonyms:
– deserted, empty, ruined, devastated
Simple meaning: A place or person left empty, broken, or alone.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 62:4; Luke 13:35)
12. Devour
Definition/Synonyms:
– consume, destroy, swallow up
Simple meaning: To completely consume or destroy.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Peter 5:8; Galatians 5:15)
13. Diligent
Definition/Synonyms:
– hardworking, careful, persistent, attentive
Simple meaning: Putting consistent effort and care into what you do.
Verse Reference(s): (Proverbs 12:24; Hebrews 11:6)
14. Diminish
Definition/Synonyms:
– reduce, lessen, decrease, weaken
Simple meaning: To make something smaller or weaker.
Verse Reference(s): (Deuteronomy 4:2; John 3:30)
15. Disannul
Definition/Synonyms:
– cancel, void, abolish, invalidate
Simple meaning: To make something no longer valid or effective.
Verse Reference(s): (Galatians 3:17; Isaiah 14:27)
16. Discerned
Definition/Synonyms:
– understood, recognized, perceived
Simple meaning: To recognize or understand clearly.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Corinthians 2:14; Hebrews 5:14)
17. Discomfit
Definition/Synonyms:
– defeat, confuse, overthrow, frustrate
Simple meaning: To cause confusion, defeat, or upset an enemy.
Verse Reference(s): (Joshua 10:10; Psalm 18:14)
18. Dispensation
Definition/Synonyms:
– stewardship, administration, appointed order
Simple meaning: A responsibility or plan God has given to manage.
Verse Reference(s): (Ephesians 1:10; Colossians 1:25)
19. Dissembled
Definition/Synonyms:
– pretended, acted falsely, hid true intent
Simple meaning: To hide the truth by pretending.
Verse Reference(s): (Galatians 2:13)
20. Dissension (KJV idea: “contention, discord”)
Definition/Synonyms:
– conflict, disagreement, strife, division
Simple meaning: Strong disagreement that causes division or unrest.
Verse Reference(s): (Proverbs 13:10; Romans 16:17)
21. Dissimulation
Definition/Synonyms:
– hypocrisy, deceit, false behavior
Simple meaning: Pretending to be something you are not.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 12:9)
22. Dissolved
Definition/Synonyms:
– broken apart, melted away
Simple meaning: Something coming apart or passing away.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Peter 3:11–12; Isaiah 34:4)
23. Divers
Definition/Synonyms:
– many, various, different
Simple meaning: More than one; of many kinds.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 2:4; James 1:2)
24. Divination
Definition/Synonyms:
– fortune-telling, occult practice
Simple meaning: Seeking supernatural knowledge apart from God.
Verse Reference(s): (Deuteronomy 18:10; Acts 16:16)
25. Dominion
Definition/Synonyms:
– authority, rule, control
Simple meaning: Power or authority to rule.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 1:26; Psalm 103:19)
26. Doth
Definition/Synonyms:
– does, performs
Simple meaning: An older word meaning “does.”
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 128:1; James 1:25)
27. Durst
Definition/Synonyms:
– dared, had courage
Simple meaning: Past tense of “dare.”
Verse Reference(s): (John 21:12; Matthew 22:46)