Words
Definitions
Webster
KJV
These Bibles or ...
... Maybe you pick two (KJV vs Young's Literal) if logged in
|
It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
EXHORT', v.t. egzhort'. [L. exhortor; ex and hortor, to encourage, to embolden, to cheer, to advise. The primary sense seems to be to excite or to give strength, spirit or courage.]
EXHORT', v.i. To deliver exhortation; to use words or arguments to incite to good deeds.
To incite by words or advice; to animate or
urge by arguments, as to a good deed or laudable conduct; to address
exhortation to; to urge strongly; hence, to advise, warn, or
caution.
Examples gross as earth exhort me. Shak. Let me exhort you to take care of yourself. J. D. Forbes. To deliver
exhortation; to use words or arguments to incite to good
deeds.
With many other words did he testify and exhort. Acts ii. 40. Exhortation.
[Obs.] Pope. | ||||||||