KJV Word Help Library – Letter T
KJV Words Beginning With T
This section of the KJV Word Help Library focuses on words that begin with the letter [T]. 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 T
1. Tabernacle
Definition/Synonyms:
– tent, dwelling, sanctuary, dwelling-place
Simple meaning: A tent-like dwelling where God’s presence met with His people.
Verse Reference(s): (Exodus 25:8; Hebrews 9:2)
2. Talebearer
Definition/Synonyms:
– gossip, slanderer, backbiter, rumormonger
Simple meaning: One who spreads tales and causes strife by gossip.
Verse Reference(s): (Leviticus 19:16; Proverbs 11:13)
3. Tarry
Definition/Synonyms:
– wait, remain, stay, linger
Simple meaning: To stay in a place or wait patiently.
Verse Reference(s): (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4)
4. Temperance
Definition/Synonyms:
– self-control, moderation, restraint, sobriety
Simple meaning: Self-control or restraint over desires and actions.
Verse Reference(s): (Galatians 5:23; 2 Peter 1:6)
5. Testify
Definition/Synonyms: – bear witness, declare, give evidence
Simple meaning: To speak or declare what one knows to be true.
Verse Reference(s): (John 3:11; Acts 1:8)
6. Testimony
Definition/Synonyms:
– witness, declaration, evidence, attestation
Simple meaning: A witness or declaration that proves or proclaims the truth.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 119:14; Revelation 12:11)
7. Thither
Definition/Synonyms:
– to that place, yonder, toward there, over there
Simple meaning: To or toward that place.
Verse Reference(s): (Genesis 37:17; Matthew 8:18)
8. Thou / Thee / Thy / Thine
Definition/Synonyms:
– you (singular), your, yours, yourself
Simple meaning: Old English second-person singular pronouns (you / your).
Verse Reference(s): (Exodus 20:2; Luke 1:30)
9. Throne
Definition/Synonyms:
– seat of authority, rulership, royal seat, sovereignty
Simple meaning: The official seat of a king or ruler—often used of God’s authority.
Verse Reference(s): (Psalm 45:6; Revelation 4:2)
10. Tidings
Definition/Synonyms:
– news, message, report, account
Simple meaning: News or information brought to someone.
Verse Reference(s): (Luke 2:10; Acts 4:23)
11. Transgressor
Definition/Synonyms: – lawbreaker, offender
Simple meaning: One who breaks God’s law.
Verse Reference(s): (Galatians 2:18; James 2:11)
12. Travail
Definition/Synonyms:
– painful labor, travailing, travailment, pangs
Simple meaning: Painful labor or great struggle, often used for childbirth or hardship.
Verse Reference(s): (Isaiah 26:17; Romans 8:22)
13. Tribute
Definition/Synonyms:
– tax, payment, offering, fee
Simple meaning: A payment or tax given to an authority or ruler.
Verse Reference(s): (Matthew 22:21; Romans 13:7)
14. Trow
Definition/Synonyms:
– think, suppose, believe, reckon
Simple meaning: To believe or suppose (an old word for think).
Verse Reference(s): (Luke 17:9; Romans 3:3)
15. Tumult
Definition/Synonyms:
– uproar, commotion, confusion, riot
Simple meaning: Loud confusion or public disturbance.
Verse Reference(s): (Mark 5:38; Acts 21:34)
16. Turned Aside
Definition/Synonyms:
– wandered, deviated, gone astray, departed
Simple meaning: To depart from the right way or to stray from truth.
Verse Reference(s): (Exodus 3:3; 1 Timothy 1:6)
17. Twain
Definition/Synonyms:
– two, both, a pair, double
Simple meaning: Two; a pair.
Verse Reference(s): (Matthew 19:5; Mark 6:7)