KJV Word Help Library – Letter J

KJV Words Beginning With J

This section of the KJV Word Help Library focuses on words that begin with the letter [J]. 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.

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LETTER J

1. Jabber (root: babble)

Definition/Synonyms:
– chatter, babble, talk rapidly, prattle
Simple meaning: To speak quickly in a way that’s hard to understand.
Verse Reference(s): (Ecclesiastes 5:2; Proverbs 10:19)

2. Jangling

Definition/Synonyms:
– arguing, quarreling, babbling, pointless talk
Simple meaning: Foolish or useless talking that leads to arguments.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Timothy 1:6; 1 Timothy 6:4 – related)

3. Japheth (word root example: enlarge)

Definition/Synonyms:
– enlarge, make room, expand, spread
Simple meaning: Means “to enlarge”; used as a prophetic word over Japheth.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 9:27)

4. Jeopardy

Definition/Synonyms:
– danger, risk, peril, hazard
Simple meaning: Being in a situation of danger or risk.
Verse Reference(s): (Luke 8:23; 1 Corinthians 15:30)

5. Jeshurun

Definition/Synonyms:
– upright one, beloved, righteous people, Israel
Simple meaning: A poetic name meaning “upright,” referring to Israel.
Verse Reference(s): (Deuteronomy 32:15; Isaiah 44:2)

6. Jesting

Definition/Synonyms:
– joking, fooling, coarse humor, playful talk
Simple meaning: Jokes or speech that can be foolish or inappropriate.
Verse Reference(s): (Ephesians 5:4)

7. Jewry

Definition/Synonyms:
– land of the Jews, Judea, Jewish territory, region of Israel
Simple meaning: The region where the Jewish people lived.
Verse Reference(s): (Daniel 5:13; John 7:1)

8. Jot

Definition/Synonyms:
– tiny mark, smallest amount, little detail, minute point
Simple meaning: The smallest possible amount or detail.
Verse Reference(s): (Matthew 5:18)

9. Joy

Definition/Synonyms:
– gladness, delight, rejoicing
Simple meaning: Deep happiness that comes from God.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 16:11; John 15:11)

10. Joyfulness

Definition/Synonyms:
– gladness, happiness, rejoicing, delight
Simple meaning: A feeling of great happiness and rejoicing.
Verse Reference(s): (Deuteronomy 28:47; Psalm 100:2)

11. Jubilee

Definition/Synonyms:
– celebration, release, freedom, restoration
Simple meaning: A special year when debts were canceled and lands restored.
Verse Reference(s): (Leviticus 25:10; Leviticus 25:54)

12. Judgment

Definition/Synonyms:
– decision, justice, verdict, ruling
Simple meaning: God’s decision or ruling on a matter of right and wrong.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 19:9; Hebrews 9:27)

13. Just recompense

Definition/Synonyms:
– fair payment, due reward, deserved repayment, consequence
Simple meaning: Receiving exactly what is deserved, whether good or bad.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 2:2)

14. Justifier

Definition/Synonyms:
– defender, vindicator, one who makes righteous
Simple meaning: Someone who declares another person righteous.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 3:26)

15. Justify

Definition/Synonyms:
– declare righteous, clear, acquit, make right
Simple meaning: To declare someone righteous or without guilt.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 5:1; Galatians 2:16)

16. Justle (Jostle)

Definition/Synonyms:
– shove, push, bump, crowd against
Simple meaning: To push or bump against someone while moving.
Verse Reference(s): (Nahum 2:4)