KJV Word Help Library – Letter P

LETTER P

1. Palsy

Definition/Synonyms:
— paralysis, weakness, inability to move, disabled
Simple Meaning: A condition where someone cannot move part of their body.
Verse Reference(s): (Matthew 4:24; Mark 2:3)

2. Pangs

Definition/Synonyms:
— sharp pains, agony, distress, suffering
Simple Meaning: Sudden sharp pains, often used figuratively for sorrow.
Verse Reference(s): (Jeremiah 48:41; 1 Thessalonians 5:3)

3. Parable

Definition/Synonyms:
— story, illustration, comparison, teaching
Simple Meaning: A simple story used to teach a spiritual truth.
Verse Reference(s): (Matthew 13:3; Mark 4:2)

4. Parched

Definition/Synonyms:
— dried, scorched, withered, dehydrated
Simple Meaning: Extremely dry, lacking moisture.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 22:15; Isaiah 35:1)

5. Pardon

Definition/Synonyms:
— forgive, release, spare, show mercy
Simple Meaning: To forgive someone’s wrongdoing.
Verse Reference(s): (Numbers 14:19; Micah 7:18)

6. Partition

Definition/Synonyms:
— division, separation, barrier, wall
Simple Meaning: Something that divides or separates groups.
Verse Reference(s): (Ephesians 2:14; Ezekiel 42:20)

7. Passover

Definition/Synonyms:
— feast, memorial, commemoration, festival
Simple Meaning: The feast remembering God’s deliverance of Israel from Egypt.
Verse Reference(s): (Exodus 12:11; Luke 22:15)

8. Patience

Definition/Synonyms:
— endurance, perseverance, longsuffering, steadfastness
Simple Meaning: The ability to remain steady and endure without giving up.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 5:3–4; James 1:3–4)

9. Peculiar

Definition/Synonyms:
— special, unique, set apart, belonging exclusively
Simple Meaning: Something belonging especially to God or set apart for Him.
Verse Reference(s): (Deuteronomy 14:2; 1 Peter 2:9)

10. Peradventure

Definition/Synonyms:
— perhaps, maybe, possibly, by chance
Simple Meaning: A way of saying “maybe” or “perhaps.”
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 18:24; Ruth 3:12)

11. Perdition

Definition/Synonyms: – destruction, ruin
Simple meaning: Eternal loss or destruction.
Verse Reference(s): (John 17:12; 2 Peter 3:7)

12. Peril

Definition/Synonyms:
— danger, risk, threat, hazard
Simple Meaning: A situation of great danger.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Corinthians 11:26; Romans 8:35)

13. Perish

Definition/Synonyms:
— die, be destroyed, vanish, be lost
Simple Meaning: To die or to be completely destroyed.
Verse Reference(s): (John 3:16; Psalm 1:6)

14. Perjured

Definition/Synonyms: – false swearer, liar under oath
Simple meaning: One who lies under oath.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Timothy 1:10)

15. Pernicious

Definition/Synonyms: – destructive, harmful
Simple meaning: Causing spiritual ruin.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Peter 2:2)

16. Perseverance

Definition/Synonyms: – endurance, patience
Simple meaning: Continuing firmly despite difficulty.
Verse Reference(s): (Ephesians 6:18; Hebrews 12:1)

17. Pervert

Definition/Synonyms: – corrupt, distort
Simple meaning: To twist from the right way.
Verse Reference(s): (Galatians 1:7; Proverbs 17:23)

18. Philosophy

Definition/Synonyms: – human wisdom, reasoning
Simple meaning: Ideas based on human thinking rather than God.
Verse Reference(s): (Colossians 2:8)

19. Plenteous

Definition/Synonyms:
— abundant, full, overflowing, plentiful
Simple Meaning: A large amount; more than enough.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 103:8; Joel 2:26)

20. Plummet

Definition/Synonyms:
— measuring tool, weight, line, standard
Simple Meaning: A tool used to measure straightness or alignment.
Verse Reference(s): (Amos 7:7–8; Zechariah 4:10)

21. Pottage

Definition/Synonyms:
— stew, soup, broth, cooked mixture
Simple Meaning: A thick stew or soup.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 25:29–34; 2 Kings 4:38–39)

22. Prating

Definition/Synonyms: – gossiping, talking foolishly
Simple meaning: Speaking nonsense or harmful talk.
Verse Reference(s): (3 John 1:10)

23. Preeminence

Definition/Synonyms: – first place, superiority
Simple meaning: Holding the highest position.
Verse Reference(s): (Colossians 1:18; 3 John 1:9)

24. Presumptuous

Definition/Synonyms: – bold, arrogant
Simple meaning: Acting with pride or without proper respect.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 19:13; 2 Peter 2:10)

25. Profane

Definition/Synonyms: – unholy, irreverent
Simple meaning: Treating holy things without respect.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Timothy 4:7; Hebrews 12:16)

26. Propitiation

Definition/Synonyms: – atoning sacrifice, appeasement
Simple meaning: Christ’s sacrifice that satisfied God’s wrath.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:2)

27. Proselyte

Definition/Synonyms: – convert, new follower
Simple meaning: One who converts to a new faith.
Verse Reference(s): (Matthew 23:15; Acts 2:10)

28. Provocation

Definition/Synonyms: – angering, rebellion
Simple meaning: Causing anger, especially against God.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 3:8; Psalm 95:8)

29. Prudence

Definition/Synonyms: – wisdom, careful judgment
Simple meaning: Good sense in making decisions.
Verse Reference(s): (Proverbs 8:12; Ephesians 1:8)

30. Purged

Definition/Synonyms: – cleansed, purified
Simple meaning: Made clean from sin.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 1:3; 2 Peter 1:9)

31. Purified

Definition/Synonyms: – cleansed, made pure
Simple meaning: Made clean spiritually.
Verse Reference(s): (1 John 3:3; Acts 15:9)

32. Purloining

Definition/Synonyms: – stealing, taking secretly
Simple meaning: Taking something dishonestly.
Verse Reference(s): (Titus 2:10)