KJV Word Help Library – Letter M
KJV Words Beginning With M
This section of the KJV Word Help Library focuses on words that begin with the letter [M]. 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 M
1. Magnify
Definition/Synonyms:
– exalt, praise, enlarge
Simple meaning: To praise or lift up greatly.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 34:3; Luke 1:46)
2. Maim
Definition/Synonyms:
– injure, disable, wound, mutilate
Simple meaning: To cause serious injury or damage to a person or animal.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 53:5; Jeremiah 16:6)
3. Majesty
Definition/Synonyms: – greatness, royal glory
Simple meaning: Great honor and royal splendor.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 1:3; Jude 1:25)
4. Malady
Definition/Synonyms:
– disease, sickness, illness, affliction
Simple meaning: A physical or spiritual illness or problem.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 1:5; Psalm 38:3)
5. Malefactor
Definition/Synonyms:
– evildoer, wrongdoer, criminal, sinner
Simple meaning: A person who does wrong or breaks the law.
Verse Reference(s): (Luke 23:32; Romans 1:29)
6. Malicious
Definition/Synonyms:
– spiteful, harmful, vindictive, evil-minded
Simple meaning: Intending to harm or hurt others.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 109:4; Romans 1:29)
7. Mandate
Definition/Synonyms:
– command, order, instruction, decree
Simple meaning: An authoritative command or instruction.
Verse Reference(s): (Exodus 24:12; Deuteronomy 17:8)
8. Manifest
Definition/Synonyms: – revealed, made known
Simple meaning: Clearly shown or revealed.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Timothy 3:16; John 1:31)
9. Manifestation
Definition/Synonyms: – appearance, display
Simple meaning: A visible showing of something spiritual.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Corinthians 12:7; 2 Corinthians 4:2)
10. Manifold
Definition/Synonyms:
– many, various, numerous, multiple
Simple meaning: Having many forms, kinds, or parts.
Verse Reference(s): (James 1:17; Psalm 104:24)
11. Manna
Definition/Synonyms:
– bread from heaven, provision, sustenance, food
Simple meaning: God’s miraculous food given to the Israelites in the wilderness.
Verse Reference(s): (Exodus 16:15; John 6:31)
12. Mantle
Definition/Synonyms:
– cloak, covering, garment, authority
Simple meaning: A cloak or a symbol of authority passed from one person to another.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Kings 2:13; Isaiah 61:3)
13. Mar
Definition/Synonyms:
– spoil, damage, ruin, deface
Simple meaning: To damage or make something imperfect.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 6:11; Isaiah 1:7)
14. Martyr
Definition/Synonyms: – witness, one who dies for faith
Simple meaning: One who suffers or dies for Christ.
Verse Reference(s): (Acts 22:20; Revelation 2:13)
15. Meek
Definition/Synonyms:
– humble, gentle, submissive, patient
Simple meaning: Gentle and humble, not self-assertive.
Verse Reference(s): (Matthew 5:5; Psalm 37:11)
16. Melancholy
Definition/Synonyms:
– sadness, sorrow, gloom, depression
Simple meaning: A feeling of deep sadness or gloom.
Verse Reference(s): (Ecclesiastes 7:3; Proverbs 15:13)
17. Menial
Definition/Synonyms:
– lowly, humble, servile, unskilled
Simple meaning: Work that is lowly or humble; not prestigious.
Verse Reference(s): (Luke 17:10; Colossians 3:23)
18. Merit
Definition/Synonyms:
– worth, value, excellence, deservingness
Simple meaning: Something good or deserving of reward.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 4:4; Matthew 25:21)
19. Mire
Definition/Synonyms: – mud, filth
Simple meaning: Deep mud or something dirty and trapping.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 40:2; 2 Peter 2:22)
20. Mirth
Definition/Synonyms:
– joy, gladness, cheer, happiness
Simple meaning: Joyful laughter or gladness.
Verse Reference(s): (Proverbs 15:13; Ecclesiastes 3:4)
21. Misgive
Definition/Synonyms:
– doubt, fear, worry, apprehend
Simple meaning: To feel doubt or fear about something.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 73:2; Judges 18:12)
22. Mortify
Definition/Synonyms: – put to death, subdue
Simple meaning: To put sinful desires to death.
Verse Reference(s): (Colossians 3:5; Romans 8:13)
