KJV Word Help Library – Letter M

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)