KJV Word Help Library – Letter C

LETTER C

1. Calamity

Definition/Synonyms:
– disaster, trouble, distress, misfortune
Simple meaning: A time of great suffering or disaster.
Verse Reference(s): (Proverbs 1:26; Psalm 57:1)

2. Callous (KJV sense: “hard”)

Definition/Synonyms:
– hardened, insensitive, unfeeling, stubborn
Simple meaning: A heart made hard and unresponsive.
Verse Reference(s): (Ephesians 4:19; Hebrews 3:13)

3. Candour / Candid (KJV idea: “upright, sincere”)

Definition/Synonyms:
– honesty, sincerity, truthfulness, purity
Simple meaning: Being sincere, genuine, and free of deceit.
Verse Reference(s): (2 Corinthians 1:12; Psalm 51:6)

4. Castigate (KJV sense: “chasten”)

Definition/Synonyms:
– discipline, correct, punish, rebuke
Simple meaning: To correct sharply for the purpose of improvement.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 12:6; Revelation 3:19)

5. Charity

Definition/Synonyms:
– love, godly love, selfless love
Simple meaning: Love that puts others before self.
Verse Reference(s): (1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Colossians 3:14)

6. Chasten

Definition/Synonyms:
– discipline, correct, train, purify
Simple meaning: Loving correction to bring growth and holiness.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 12:10; Job 5:17)

7. Chastise

Definition/Synonyms:
– Discipline, correct, punish
Simple meaning: To correct someone out of love.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 12:6; Revelation 3:19)

8. Chide

Definition/Synonyms:
– scold, rebuke, reprove, correct
Simple meaning: To correct or scold someone for wrongdoing.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 103:9; Genesis 31:36)

9. Clamour

Definition/Synonyms:
– loud cry, uproar, shouting, outcry
Simple meaning: A loud and noisy expression of anger or complaint.
Verse Reference(s): (Ephesians 4:31; Acts 19:28)

10. Cleave

Definition/Synonyms:
– cling, hold fast, stay close, stick firmly
Simple meaning: To cling tightly in loyalty and devotion.
Verse Reference(s): (Deuteronomy 10:20; Joshua 23:8)

11. Cloak

Definition/Synonyms:
– garment, covering
Simple meaning: A piece of clothing or something use to cover.
Verse Reference(s): (Matthew 5:40; 2 Timothy 4:13)

12. Concupiscence

Definition/Synonyms:
– strong desire, lust, sinful craving
Simple meaning: An intence desire, often for sinful things.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 7:8; Colossians 3:5)

13. Condemned

Definition/Synonyms:
– judged guilty, sentenced
Simple meaning: Declared guilty and deserving punishment.
Verse Reference(s): (Romans 8:1; John 3:18)

14. Conferred

Definition/Synonyms:
– consulted, discussed, considered
Simple meaning: To talk with others for guidance or advice.
Verse Reference(s): (Galatians 1:16)

15. Confounded

Definition/Synonyms:
– confused, ashamed, dismayed
Simple meaning: Put to shame or left without answers.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 71:1; Acts 9:22)

16. Consecrated

Definition/Synonyms:
– set apart, dedicated, made holy
Simple meaning: Dedicated completely to God.
Verse Reference(s): (Hebrews 10:20; Exodus 29:33)

17. Contending

Definition/Synonyms:
– striving, earnestly defending
Simple meaning: Fighting or standing firmly for truth.
Verse Reference(s): (Jude 1:3; Romans 12:19)

18. Contrary

Definition/Synonyms:
– opposing, against, opposite, resisting
Simple meaning: To act against or oppose God’s will.
Verse Reference(s): (Leviticus 26:21; Romans 16:17)

19. Countenance

Definition/Synonyms:
– face, appearance, expression, look
Simple meaning: A person’s facial expression or outward appearance.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 4:5; Proverbs 15:13)

20. Covenant

Definition/Synonyms:
– agreement, promise, pledge, contract
Simple meaning: A sacred binding promise God makes with His people.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 9:11; Jeremiah 31:33)

21. Covert

Definition/Synonyms:
– shelter, hiding place, refuge, protection
Simple meaning: A hidden or sheltered place of safety.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 32:2; Psalm 61:4)

22. Covetousness

Definition/Synonyms:
– greed, desire for more
Simple meaning: Wanting what belongs to others.
Verse Reference(s): (Luke 12:15; Hebrews 13:5)

23. Crafty

Definition/Synonyms:
– cunning, deceitful, sly, tricky
Simple meaning: Skilled at using deceit to gain an advantage.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 3:1; Job 5:12)

24. Cumber

Definition/Synonyms:
– burden, trouble, hinder, weigh down
Simple meaning: To hinder or cause needless trouble.
Verse Reference(s): (Luke 10:40; Matthew 23:4)

25. Curseth

Definition/Synonyms:
– speaks evil of, condemns, damns, calls down harm
Simple meaning: To speak evil or call harm upon someone.
Verse Reference(s): (Exodus 21:17; Mark 11:21)