KJV Word Help Library – Letter E

LETTER E

1. Earnest

Definition/Synonyms:
– sincere, serious, wholehearted, committed
Simple meaning: Showing deep sincerity and genuine commitment.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 1:14)

2. Earthen

Definition/Synonyms:
– made of clay, fragile, earthly, temporary
Simple meaning: Something made of clay, representing human frailty.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Corinthians 4:7; Job 10:9)

3. Ebbed (KJV concept: “to diminish or lessen”)

Definition/Synonyms:
– lessened, faded, declined, weakened
Simple meaning: To decrease or grow weaker over time.
Verse Reference(s): (Luke 8:24; Psalm 107:26)
(concept demonstrated in the sea “ebbing” or subsiding)

4. Edify

Definition/Synonyms:
– build up, strengthen, encourage, uplift
Simple meaning: To strengthen or build someone up spiritually.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Thessalonians 5:11; Ephesians 4:12)

5. Effectual

Definition/Synonyms:
– effective, powerful, successful, producing results
Simple meaning: Something that truly works and produces results.
Verse Reference(s): (James 5:16; Philemon 1:6)

6. Elders

Definition/Synonyms:
– leaders, overseers, older men, spiritual guides
Simple meaning: Mature leaders given responsibility over God’s people.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Peter 5:1–2; Acts 14:23)

7. Emnity (KJV spelling of “enmity”)

Definition/Synonyms:
– hostility, hatred, opposition, conflict
Simple meaning: Deep hostility or opposition toward someone.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 3:15; Romans 8:7)

8. Emulation

Definition/Synonyms:
– eager effort, imitation, zeal
Simple meaning: Strong desire to match or imitate another.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 11:14; Galatians 5:20)

9. Encamp

Definition/Synonyms:
– dwell, settle, stay, pitch tents
Simple meaning: To set up a temporary place to stay.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 34:7; Exodus 14:2)

10. Endued

Definition/Synonyms:
– clothed with, empowered, equipped, granted
Simple meaning: Given power or ability by God.
Verse Reference(s): (Luke 24:49; 1 Corinthians 12:7)

11. Engrafted

Definition/Synonyms:
– implanted, rooted, inserted, joined
Simple meaning: God’s Word being planted deep within a person’s heart.
Verse Reference(s): (James 1:21; Romans 11:17)

12. Enjoin

Definition/Synonyms:
– command, instruct, order, charge
Simple meaning: To strongly command or give a duty to someone.
Verse Reference(s): (Philemon 1:8; Esther 9:31)

13. Ensample

Definition/Synonyms:
– example, model, pattern, illustration
Simple meaning: Something or someone that serves as an example to follow.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Peter 5:3; 1 Corinthians 10:11)

14. Ensue

Definition/Synonyms:
– follow, come after
Simple meaning: To happen as a result.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Peter 3:11; James 3:16)

15. Entangled

Definition/Synonyms:
– trapped, involved, caught
Simple meaning: Caught up in something that hinders spiritual growth.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Timothy 2:4; Galatians 5:1)

16. Enticing

Definition/Synonyms:
– tempting, appealing
Simple meaning: Something that attracts but may lead to sin.
Verse Reference(s): (Colossians 2:4; Proverbs 1:10)

17. Entire

Definition/Synonyms:
– whole, complete, lacking nothing
Simple meaning: Fully complete and not missing anything.
Verse Reference(s): (James 1:4)

18. Entreat

Definition/Synonyms:
– beg, plead, ask earnestly, implore
Simple meaning: To ask someone with strong emotion and sincerity.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 25:21; Acts 8:34)

19. Epistles

Definition/Synonyms:
– letters, written messages
Simple meaning: Letters written to churches or individuals.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Corinthians 3:1–2; 2 Peter 3:16)

20. Err

Definition/Synonyms:
– go astray, make a mistake, wander, be mistaken
Simple meaning: To go the wrong way or fall into error.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 53:6; Matthew 22:29)

21. Eschew

Definition/Synonyms:
– avoid, turn away from
Simple meaning: To stay away from something harmful or wrong.
Verse Reference(s): (Job 1:1; 1 Peter 3:11)

22. Exalt

Definition/Synonyms:
– lift up, honor, glorify, raise
Simple meaning: To lift someone up in honor—especially God.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 34:3; Luke 14:11)

23. Exhort

Definition/Synonyms:
– encourage, urge, strongly advise
Simple meaning: To strongly encourage someone in the faith.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:11)

24. Expedient

Definition/Synonyms:
– beneficial, useful, appropriate
Simple meaning: Something that is helpful or advantageous.
Verse Reference(s): (John 16:7; 1 Corinthians 10:23)

25. Expelled

Definition/Synonyms:
– driven out, forced away
Simple meaning: To be forced to leave or removed.
Verse Reference(s): (Mark 1:43; Acts 13:50)