KJV Word Help Library – Letter Q

KJV Words Beginning With Q

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

1. Quaff

Definition/Synonyms:
— drink deeply, swallow, consume, gulp
Simple Meaning: To drink something deeply or quickly.
Verse Reference(s): (Obadiah 1:16; Isaiah 51:17)

2. Quail (verb)

Definition/Synonyms:
— tremble, shrink back, fear, grow faint
Simple Meaning: To tremble or lose courage.
Verse Reference(s): (Deuteronomy 1:17; Psalm 105:40)

3. Quaked

Definition/Synonyms:
— trembled, shook, quivered, moved violently
Simple Meaning: To shake greatly, often from fear or God’s presence.
Verse Reference(s): (Exodus 19:18; Psalm 77:18)

4. Quarrel (KJV sense)

Definition/Synonyms:
— complaint, grievance, cause of dispute, contention
Simple Meaning: A complaint or reason for disagreement.
Verse Reference(s): (Colossians 3:13; Mark 15:10)

5. Quarrelled / Quarrels (KJV sense)

Definition/Synonyms:
— disputed, contended, argued, opposed
Simple Meaning: To argue or fight with words.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 26:20–21; Proverbs 17:14)

6. Quarried (stone context)

Definition/Synonyms:
— cut out, hewn, carved, taken from rock
Simple Meaning: Stone cut out from a rock or mountain.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Kings 5:17–18; Isaiah 51:1)

7. Quarter (KJV usage)

Definition/Synonyms:
— region, district, part, direction
Simple Meaning: A section or region of an area.
Verse Reference(s): (Zechariah 2:6; Acts 11:22)

8. Quench

Definition/Synonyms:
— extinguish, put out, stop, suppress
Simple Meaning: To stop or put out something like fire or desire.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Thessalonians 5:19; Isaiah 42:3)

9. Quenchless

Definition/Synonyms:
— unquenchable, unstoppable, not able to be put out
Simple Meaning: Something that cannot be extinguished.
Verse Reference(s): (Mark 9:43; Isaiah 66:24)

10. Quick (KJV sense)

Definition/Synonyms:
— living, alive, active, breathing
Simple Meaning: Refers to something that is alive.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Timothy 4:1; Hebrews 4:12)

11. Quicken

Definition/Synonyms:
— revive, make alive, restore, strengthen
Simple Meaning: To bring back to life or restore strength.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 119:25; Ephesians 2:1)

12. Quietness

Definition/Synonyms:
— peace, calm, rest, stillness
Simple Meaning: A state of inward peace and calm.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 32:17; 1 Thessalonians 4:11)

13. Quiver

Definition/Synonyms:
— shake, tremble, shudder, quake
Simple Meaning: To shake or tremble.
Verse Reference(s): (Habakkuk 3:16; Deuteronomy 32:41)

14. Quoit (conceptual)

Definition/Synonyms:
— circle, ring, rounded object, band
Simple Meaning: A circular object or ring shape.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Kings 7:33; 1 Kings 7:30)

15. Quoth

Definition/Synonyms:
— said, spoke, declared, uttered
Simple Meaning: An old way of saying “said.”
Verse Reference(s): (Job 32:4–6; Judges 18:24)